Black Hawk helicopter goes down in Colorado foothills in "aviation mishap"
A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter out of Fort Campbell in Kentucky made an apparently unplanned landing in a wooded area of the Colorado foothills west of Denver.
A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter belonging to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment crashed in a wooded area near Golden Gate Canyon State Park in Colorado on Tuesday. The helicopter, which was conducting a training operation, seemingly landed unplanned in the area. Four individuals were aboard the aircraft, but according to the Gilpin County Sheriff's Office, there are no reports of anyone being injured.
Army officials told CBS News that initial reports suggest there were no casualties, and the situation is being classified as an "aviation mishap." The helicopter, based out of Fort Campbell in Kentucky, is part of the regiment's airborne unit. The Army has initiated an investigation into the incident, and a spokesperson released a statement expressing the command's commitment to the safety of its personnel.
They do not have additional information to share at this time due to the ongoing safety investigation. Questions regarding the incident should be directed to the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command Public Affairs Office.
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