Helicopter Crash in Southern California
A Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter crashed in Southern California, resulting in one pilot's death and another's injury.
The helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, was on a routine training flight when it suffered an aviation mishap near Imperial Gables, California.
Emergency crews transported one pilot to Pioneers Memorial Hospital in Brawley, California, where the Marine was confirmed to have died.
The incident occurred on Thursday evening, with the 3rd Marine Aviation Wing reporting the crash on Friday afternoon.
The AH-1Z Viper went down near Imperial Gables, a remote part of southeastern California.
- One Marine pilot killed
- One Marine pilot injured
- Incident occurred during a routine training flight
Author's summary: Marine helicopter crash kills one pilot.