A tragic helicopter crash occurred at Fort Novosel in Alabama on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in the death of a flight instructor and minor injuries to a student pilot, as reported by the local county coroner’s office. The helicopter involved in the crash was identified as an AH-64 Apache, and the incident happened during routine flight training.
The flight instructor, who was piloting the helicopter at the time of the crash, unfortunately lost their life in the tragic accident. The student pilot, who was the only passenger on board, sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Maj. Gen. Clair A. Gill, the commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Novosel, expressed the primary concern for the well-being of the student pilot and extended condolences to the family of the deceased instructor. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, and updates are being awaited from the Army base.
Lawmakers from Alabama, including Rep. Barry Moore, Sen. Katie Britt, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, shared their sympathies for those affected by the tragic incident. They offered prayers for the injured student pilot and comfort for the family and friends of the deceased instructor.
Fort Novosel, formerly known as Fort Rucker, serves as the Army’s main training facility for helicopter pilots. The community at Fort Novosel and the entire state of Alabama are deeply saddened by this loss and are coming together to support those impacted by the crash.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this unfortunate event, and we hope for a swift recovery for the injured student pilot. The safety and well-being of military personnel undergoing training are paramount, and investigations into such incidents are crucial to prevent future accidents and ensure the highest standards of safety in military aviation.
