San Diego Helicopter Crash Left Five US Marines Fatal
San Diego, CA (February 10, 2024) – A San Diego helicopter crash left five US Marines fatal, identified as Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis (21) of Olathe, Kansas, Sgt. Alec Langen (23) of Chandler, Arizona, Capt. Benjamin Moulton (27) of Emmett, Idaho, Capt. Jack Casey (26) of Dover, New Hampshire, and Capt. Miguel Nava (28) of Traverse City, Michigan. According to the BBC, the crash occurred on Tuesday.
A San Diego helicopter crash left five US Marines fatal while en route from Nevada to California during a deadly storm.
A San Diego helicopter crash resulted in the tragic fatalities of five US Marines on Tuesday. The victims were:
- Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, 21, from Olathe, Kansas, a CH-53E helicopter crew chief.
- Sgt. Alec Langen, 23, from Chandler, Arizona, a CH-53E helicopter crew chief.
- Capt. Benjamin Moulton, 27, from Emmett, Idaho, a CH-53E helicopter pilot.
- Capt. Jack Casey, 26, from Dover, New Hampshire, a CH-53E helicopter pilot.
- Capt. Miguel Nava, 28, from Traverse City, Michigan, a CH-53E helicopter pilot.
A Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion engaged in a training flight from a Nevada Air Force base to an air station near San Diego went missing on Wednesday.
Officials stated that the helicopter’s last known location was received on Tuesday evening around 23:30 local time.
Crews then responded to an area near Lake Morena, California. However, search efforts were impeded by heavy snow and wintry conditions in the area.
Moreover, they located the aircraft hours later in the Cuyamaca Mountains, approximately 45 miles (74 km) from its intended destination.
Notably, the incident occurred following a powerful winter storm in the region, resulting in heavy rain and significant snowfall in the mountainous areas.
Meanwhile, Maj Gen Michael J Borgschulte, commander of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, expressed profound sadness in a statement on Thursday, “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I share the loss of five outstanding Marines from 3d Marine Aircraft Wing and the Flying Tigers.”
After learning of the tragedy, President Joe Biden also extended his condolences to the troops’ families.
Furthermore, the cause of this San Diego helicopter crash is currently under investigation.
J&M Tip: If a plane crash occurs during storms, it can stem from either a malfunctioning aircraft component or negligence of the pilot or company. In such instances, you have the option to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against the airline or the crew deemed responsible.
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Source(s):
- https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/5-marines-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-san-diegos-east-county-identified/3430953/
- https://nypost.com/2024/02/10/news/families-of-5-marines-killed-in-helicopter-crash-blast-incident-as-latest-example-of-unnecessary-military-deaths-wake-the-fk-up/
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