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Crews searching for 12 on board 2 Marine Corps helicopters that crashed off Oahu's North Shore
Rescue crews are searching for 12 passengers on board two U.S. Marine Corps helicopters that crashed off Oahu's North Shore late Thursday night.The Marine Corps confirmed there is an active search and rescue operation underway for two CH-53E helicopters each with six personnel aboard. Officials said the helicopters collided near Haleiwa and landed in the water. U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Sara Mooers said the Marine Corps Air Station in Kaneohe requested assistance following reports of a collision at around 11:40 p.m. She said a Waialua resident reported hearing aircraft and then saw a fireball. Another individual reported seeing a flare. Upon further investigation, the Coast Guard determined it was a possible Marine Corps aircraft collision. "Crews discovered a life raft with no one on board and visible flames on the water," Mooers said. Sad story. More at the link. Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305 2016-01-16 |
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