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Eleven missing after US army helicopter crash in Florida | Eleven missing after US army helicopter crash in Florida |
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A search is under way in the US for seven marines and four soldiers after their army helicopter came down while training in Florida. | A search is under way in the US for seven marines and four soldiers after their army helicopter came down while training in Florida. |
The crash happened near Pensacola during a night training exercise at Eglin Air Force Base. | The crash happened near Pensacola during a night training exercise at Eglin Air Force Base. |
Eglin spokesman Andy Bourland said the helicopter took off from a nearby airport in Destin. | Eglin spokesman Andy Bourland said the helicopter took off from a nearby airport in Destin. |
It was reported missing at about 20:30 local time (00:30 GMT) and debris from the aircraft was located later. | It was reported missing at about 20:30 local time (00:30 GMT) and debris from the aircraft was located later. |
During a hearing in Washington on Wednesday, Defence Secretary Ashton Carter said "all our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families as the search and rescue operation continues". | |
Fog has made the search for the UH-60 helicopter - also known as a Black Hawk - difficult. | Fog has made the search for the UH-60 helicopter - also known as a Black Hawk - difficult. |
Much of the area was enveloped in fog from Tuesday evening, said Katie Moore with the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, with visibility at two miles (3.2km) or less. | Much of the area was enveloped in fog from Tuesday evening, said Katie Moore with the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, with visibility at two miles (3.2km) or less. |
Unnamed military officials have told US media that all 11 service members are presumed dead. | Unnamed military officials have told US media that all 11 service members are presumed dead. |
An Eglin spokesman said human remains have washed ashore, but officials still consider it a search and rescue mission. | An Eglin spokesman said human remains have washed ashore, but officials still consider it a search and rescue mission. |
A second helicopter participating in the routine training mission returned safely. | A second helicopter participating in the routine training mission returned safely. |
Both aircraft are assigned to the 1-244th Assault Helicopter Battalion in Hammond, Louisiana. | Both aircraft are assigned to the 1-244th Assault Helicopter Battalion in Hammond, Louisiana. |
The seven Marines involved in the accident were part of a special operations group based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. | The seven Marines involved in the accident were part of a special operations group based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. |
The soldiers were from a National Guard unit based in Hammond, Louisiana. Their names are not being released while relatives are notified. | The soldiers were from a National Guard unit based in Hammond, Louisiana. Their names are not being released while relatives are notified. |
The beach, water and bay are said to provide an ideal training area for special operations units from all branches of the military. | The beach, water and bay are said to provide an ideal training area for special operations units from all branches of the military. |