Four Australian army aircrew members have been declared dead after the helicopter they were onboard, crashed into the sea, CNN reported on Monday citing Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles. Helicopter Crash in Australia: Four Aircrew Killed After Military Chopper Crashes Into Sea During Joint Wargames With US.
The Air Traffic Control (ATC) had also received a May Day call which hinted at the possibility of technical or mechanical failure. This will form the focus of the Court of Inquiry constitutted following the accident to investigate the causes behind the mishap.
The India-made Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) made by HAL for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force crashed yesterday, bodies of all 5 Army personel onboard have been recovered.
The Arunachal Pradesh helicopter crash on October 21 has jolted the Indian Army, however, here is a list of deadliest helicopter accidents involving the military personnel.