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Sikorsky HH-60 Black Hawk crash near near Achin district, Nangarhar, Afghanistan

serious2017-08-01
Summary

The Black Hawk overturned during a medevac landing in brownout conditions and was destroyed. Both crew sustained minor injuries. US Army records classified the damage as Class A.

Incident details
Date
2017-08-01
Location
near Achin district, Nangarhar, Afghanistan
Operator
US Army
Operator type
military
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Pilot error
Phase of flight
landing
Source
Military Times ↗
34.1000, 70.7000
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries2
SourceMilitary Times
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