Eglin responds to aircraft recovery Published March 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.