Summary AH-64 Apache crash at Fort Novosel kills flight instructor, injures student pilot. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with training flights continuing at the base. The helicopter has had past accidents, but continues to be a crucial asset in military operations.
A helicopter crash during a training flight in Alabama has killed one person and injured another. The AH-64 Apache crash - of which the cause is still under investigation - led to the death of the onboard flight instructor. AH-64 Apache crash kills one According to an AP News report, the Boeing AH-64 Apache crash occurred at around 13:40 local time on Wednesday during a routine training flight at Fort Novosel Army base, situated around 150km south of Montgomery, Alabama.
A statement from the US Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Novosel confirmed that the flight instructor, Daniel Munger, 46, died in the crash, while a US Army cadet sustained minor injuries and was airlifted to a nearby hospital. Maj. Gen.
Clair A. Gill, US Army Aviation Center of Excellence, and Fort Novosel commanding general, commented, "The instructor pilot, a contractor, was medically evaluated onsite and is deceased. Our primary concern is the welfare and health of the student pilot and care and concern for the family of the deceased.
" Munger was a retired Army Chief Warrant 3 (CW3) Officer, but continued to provide training as a contractor. Military officials have yet to provide an update on the cause of the crash, .