US Military Aircraft Crash - Imperial County, CA
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US Military Aircraft Crash - Imperial County, CA
5 confirmed deceased.
Nearest bases are MCAS Yuma, AZ and NAF El Centro. CA.
Nearest bases are MCAS Yuma, AZ and NAF El Centro. CA.
Last edited by RAFEngO74to09; 8th Jun 2022 at 22:02.
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From NAF El Centro "We can confirm that an aircraft belonging to 3d Marine Aircraft Wing crashed near Glamis, CA. Military and civilian first responders are on site.
Contrary to initial reports, there was no nuclear material on board the aircraft. More information will be made available as we receive it."
Contrary to initial reports, there was no nuclear material on board the aircraft. More information will be made available as we receive it."
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Any word on the phase of flight? There's nothing but sand and sage around there. A helicopter descending into sandy terrain can be a VFR into an IFR situation.
Training to realistic combat assault conditions enters the "danger zone".
R.I.P.
Training to realistic combat assault conditions enters the "danger zone".
R.I.P.
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Now clear from several videos that the completely burnt out wreckage in one location is all that is left
Better scale against the airfield fire fighting vehicle clear here
Better scale against the airfield fire fighting vehicle clear here
