Two Army pilots were killed when their helicopter crashed during a training exercise on a live-fire range. Pilots named as Capt. John D. Hortman, 30, of Inman, SC, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Steven B. Redd, 37, of Lancaster, CA. Both served in the 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment stationed at Fort Campbell, KY.
- Date:
- 8 August, 2011
- Make:
- MD Helicopters
- Model:
- MD500E
- Location:
- Fort Benning
- Country:
- US-Georgia
- Civil / Military:
- Military
- Fatalities:
- 2
- Operator:
- US-Army
- Link:
- http://www.wltz.com/story/15237296/army-special-forces-helicopter-crashes-on-ft-benning
- Link:
- http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2011/08/10/1688315/aviators-die-in-helicopter-crash.html
- Link:
- http://www.startribune.com/nation/127332848.html
Accidents, Fatal, MD Helicopters, MD500E, Military, US Army, US-Georgia