Three National Guard Members Killed in Helicopter Crash
Three National Guard members were killed when a military helicopter crashed in upstate New York Wednesday evening, officials said.
The aircraft, a UH-60 medical evacuation helicopter, was on a routine mission when it crashed in Mendon, a rural town near Rochester, around 6:30 p.m., according to the New York National Guard.
Videos on social media show first responders at the scene blocking the road.
Witnesses told WROC-TV they saw the chopper flying low near the ground.
The chopper flew out of the Army Aviation Support Facility at Rochester International Airport. It was assigned to the C Company of the 1st Battalion, 171st General Support Aviation Battalion, the National Guard said. (Read more from “Three National Guard Members Killed in Helicopter Crash” HERE)
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