Apache crash at Fort Riley injures two, latest in string of mishaps
The Army has seen 13 crashes since last October.
BY JEFF SCHOGOL | PUBLISHED MAY 8, 2024 6:53 PM EDT
Two Army aviators were injured when their AH-64 Apache helicopter was involved in a mishap on Tuesday at Fort Riley, Kansas, said Lt. Col. Jefferson Grimes, a spokesman for the Army’s 1st Infantry Division.
“The crew is receiving all necessary medical treatment,” Grimes told Task & Purpose. “They are in stable condition.”
Apache helicopters have a crew of two soldiers: a pilot to fly the aircraft and a second flyer to operate the weapons systems.
Tuesday’s incident occurred during the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade’s gunnery training on Fort Riley. No information was immediately available about the circumstances of the crash.
“As this is currently under investigation, we cannot release additional details,” Grimes said.
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