In March 2023, a tragic collision between two Army Black Hawk helicopters during a nighttime evacuation training mission took place in Kentucky, resulting in the loss of nine service members. This incident was part of a series of fatal crashes that have raised alarms about helicopter training and safety within the military. Following the crash, the Pentagon grounded non-essential army aviators and increased training measures. The complexities of flying a Black Hawk, especially in crowded airspace like Washington DC, have spurred concerns among experts and lawmakers about the safety protocols and training practices of military pilots.
Flying a Black Hawk requires a delicate balance... To control the helicopter requires the use of both hands and feet on top of the demands of military training.
The military goes by the philosophy that you train as you fight. This means training exercises take place at all times of day and night and in inclement weather.
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