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Eglin responds to aircraft recovery

Posted 3/11/2015   Updated 3/11/2015 Email story   Print story

    


Release Number: 031115

3/11/2015 - EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Eglin search and rescue crews on scene are recovering debris of an aircraft accident near Eglin range site A-17.

Two UH-60 aircraft assigned to the Army National Guard, Hammond, La., were participating in a training exercise over night March 10. One aircraft with four aircrew and seven Marines assigned to Camp LaJeune, N.C, was involved in an accident near Eglin range site A-17, east of the Navarre Bridge.

Heavy fog is having an impact on search and recovery efforts. Multiple agencies are on scene including the Coast Guard who have secured waterways.

The helicopter was reported missing at about 8:30 p.m. March 10.  Debris from the aircraft was located by search and rescue team at about 2 a.m. this morning.  Search and rescue efforts are underway at the accident site currently.

The second helicopter and its personnel on board have returned and are accounted for at this time.  The aircraft are assigned to the 1-244th Assault Helicopter Battalion in Hammond, Louisiana. They were participating in a routine training mission involving the Marine Special Operations Regiment from Camp LeJeune.

Names of the aircrew and Marines on board are being withheld pending NOK notification.  The accident is under investigation.  Additional details will be provided as they become available.

Anybody along the Santa Rosa Sound who finds wreckage or anything else they suspect may be involved with the crash of the Army helicopter, please immediately call Hurlburt Field Public Affairs at (850) 884-7464, ext. 4.



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3/12/2015 10:42:43 PM ET
Our prayers to God and out to all the families of these brave defenders of freedom. We pray that God will strengthen and comfort each one of you who is suffering the loss of your loved one and friend.
Gary and Becky Kohr, Grapevine Texas
 
3/12/2015 3:26:38 PM ET
Prayers go out to the family and or military personnel for all the support and effort in this tragic time.
dustin gibson, Mansfield ohio
 
3/12/2015 10:21:02 AM ET
Lifting up in prayer all who are involved in this. God's blessings on them and their families.
Mary Zittergruen, Panama City Beach
 
3/12/2015 8:45:57 AM ET
Every time a piece of the wreckage was found loud sirens would go off. We heard them in Fort Walton Beach and it made us realize the peril our troops are in every time they go out. Its a sad day.
Isabel Smith, Fort Walton Beach
 
3/12/2015 4:35:51 AM ET
Thoughts and Prayers for all service members involved.
SSG Fred Kiefer Ret, Mlps MN
 
3/11/2015 10:00:56 PM ET
Praying for those involved and those that love them.
Kim Anaston-Karas, Palm City FL
 
3/11/2015 9:14:46 PM ET
My thoughts and prayers go out to all those brave aircrew and marines and their families
ROCCO, New York
 
3/11/2015 9:08:04 PM ET
Heartfelt prayers being said for the loved ones of these warriors.
Barbara Markow, Alabama
 
3/11/2015 9:04:18 PM ET
Our family sends thoughts of sadness as rescuerecovery process continues. Thanks to all who are working in difficult conditions to return these crew and military to their families. God bless all.
C.Shannon, Cincinnati Ohio
 
3/11/2015 7:33:35 PM ET
Our prayers and thoughts are with those amazing men and women serving to protect our great country and their families. hod bless
david houle, methuenma
 
3/11/2015 6:29:08 PM ET
We pray for all involved
Military Media Inc, Mary Esther Fl.
 
3/11/2015 5:11:16 PM ET
It is with great sadness to hear of such a tragic accident. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families of these brave service members. Still praying for a miracle as well.
Cheryl Tillingast, Seminole FL
 
3/11/2015 5:09:04 PM ET
My prayers go out to the families and friends of those involved in this most tragic accident.
Dawn, United States
 
3/11/2015 3:21:35 PM ET
Please keep all service members and their families in your thoughts and prayers especially now when they need us most. Thank you
John Lutzow, Tallahassee FL
 
3/11/2015 2:51:16 PM ET
Sending love to the family friends and fellow Marines and Soldiers of those onboard the downed aircraft. I'll keep you close in my thoughts. Kathie Pretzel Juengling - Chattanooga TN
Kathie Pretzel Juengling, United States
 
3/11/2015 1:57:26 PM ET
Thoughts and prayers are with the families of these brave military heroes.
D.J.L. Ulwelling BSM, MN
 
3/11/2015 1:40:30 PM ET
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Soldiers Marines and their families.
Kelly Hearn , LaGrange Ga
 
3/11/2015 1:36:03 PM ET
Prayers for those fallen heroes. Blessings for their families. Praying that ALL were not lost.
Leta, Illinois
 
3/11/2015 11:53:08 AM ET
My prayers go out to the families of our brave service members, who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. God bless you all.
Frank Furgiuele, San Diego CA
 
3/11/2015 11:45:24 AM ET
Prayers for each of these families. Thank you brave Marines and Soldiers for your sacrifice.
Belinda Merrell, Troy OH
 
3/11/2015 10:14:40 AM ET
Such a tragedy. My prayers are with the members and their families.
Naomi, Schriever
 
3/11/2015 9:26:05 AM ET
Thoughts and prayers from everyone here at North American Rescue...
D.J. Struntz, Greer SC
 
3/11/2015 6:47:53 AM ET
Sad to learn of this. Prayers for these warriors and their families.
C. Mark Sublette, Clemson S.C.
 
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