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US: A spokesman for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office said, A Tennessee National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crashed in the US state of Alabama on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of all aboard.Investigator Brent Patterson said, “We don’t have any survivors.” “We have a crime scene here. We’ve got it closed.
A helicopter on a training mission crashed and caught fire at around 3:30 am. local time, the cause of death of two persons on board, US military officials, who spoke about the incident that is under investigation, said, seeking anonymity.The Alabama law enforcement agency said in a statement that the UH-60 helicopter, widely known as the Black Hawk, crashed on Alabama Highway 53 northwest of Huntsville.
Local news outlets showed large plumes of black smoke rising from the casualties. Several were on the emergency response vehicle.
US Rep. Dale Strong said in a tweet, “I am deeply saddened by the fatal helicopter crash that occurred today in Madison County,” “My heart goes out to those who lost their lives in this tragic incident and their families as they learn of this news.”
I’m deeply saddened by the fatal helicopter crash that happened in Madison County today.
My heart hurts for those who lost their lives in this tragic incident and for their families as they learn of this news.
— Dale W. Strong (@RepDaleStrong) February 15, 2023
