3 Soldiers Killed In Helicopter Crash

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Washington Times
September 13, 2007
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SKYLINE, Ala. — An Army helicopter on a training flight in foggy weather struck a power line and crashed in a pasture in northeastern Alabama, killing all three soldiers on board, officials said yesterday.
The UH-60 Black Hawk was based at Fort Campbell, Ky., where base spokesman Sgt. Mark Swart said the military had yet to release the names of the victims. They were identified by the military as members of the 101st Aviation Regiment, 4th Battalion.
Jackson County Coroner John David Jordan said the helicopter hit a power line and crashed into a field near a house about 6:15 p.m. Tuesday. Debris was scattered over a large area, he said, and some of the wreckage burned. the surfboard in to shore,” said Royce Rodgers, an off-duty Muskegon Heights police officer who witnessed the rescue. As the dog crouched on the board, Mr. Smolenski held on from the water, fighting large waves and a strong current all the way to shore.
Mr. Rodgers said the owner thanked Mr. Smolenski and gave him a high-five.
 
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