A US National Guard helicopter went down in Mississippi during a training mission, a spokesperson confirmed on social media. The incident involved an Apache AH-64 helicopter and occurred in Prentice County. Both pilots lost their lives in the crash, according to officials familiar with the investigation.
In another tragic aviation event, a former president of Chile was involved in a helicopter crash. Reports describe that the aircraft carrying the former president and three family members went down into Ranco Lake, located in the same named state. Rescue teams responded quickly to the scene and began recovering sources of information from the wreckage as the investigation got underway.
Early details indicate that the relatives of the politician were able to exit the helicopter on their own and were accounted for. The former Chilean president, however, did not survive the crash, with authorities later confirming the body was recovered from the submerged craft at a depth of roughly 40 meters. Investigators are working to determine the sequence of events and the factors that contributed to the accident.
Earlier on record, another helicopter crash occurred in the United States. Officials confirmed that a U.S. helicopter fell while traveling along a busy highway, and footage circulated showing the incident as it unfolded. Investigators are reviewing the video and other data to understand what caused the crash and to assess any broader safety implications for military and civilian aviation alike.