June 26, 2016

U.S. military loses billions in aircraft accidents

A rash of recent military crashes has cost the lives of several service members as well as billions of dollars worth of damages. The wave of accidents has raised questions about the training of pilots and the maintenance of aircraft, with top brass pointing to slashed budgets and aging fleets strained by prolonged conflict. Last week, an MH-60S helicopter crashed in the James River in Virginia during a training mission. ...

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Category: Military Aviation

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