A flight instructor was killed and an Army trainee pilot was injured in a helicopter crash Wednesday afternoon at Fort Novosel in Alabama, according to the local county coroner’s office.
Dale County Coroner John Cawley said the helicopter, an AH-64 Apache, crashed during a routine flight training exercise.
The flight instructor piloting the helicopter died in the crash, while the sole passenger, a student pilot, suffered minor injuries and was treated in hospital.
Officials say an AH-64 Apache helicopter, like the one pictured, crashed during routine flight training. (Getty Images)
“Our primary concern is the welfare and health of the trainee pilot, and our care and concern for the family of those who died,” Maj. Gen. Claire A. Gill, commander of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Novosel, said in a statement to news outlets.
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The statement said the incident remains under investigation. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Army base for an update.
Alabama lawmakers expressed condolences for X.
Republican Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama wrote that he and his wife were “heartbroken” to hear about the accident.
“We are praying for a speedy recovery for the injured student pilot and for comfort for the family of the instructor who died,” Moore said.
“This is a heartbreaking loss for the Wiregrass and our entire state. Wesley and I are praying for those affected, especially the instructor’s family and the student pilot’s recovery,” Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, wrote on X. “My heartfelt sympathies go out to the entire Fort Novosel community.”
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, wrote that he was “deeply saddened to hear of the fatal helicopter crash.”
“Please join me in praying for the family and friends of the lecturer who died. I also pray for the full recovery of the injured student,” Taborville said.
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Fort Novosel, formerly known as Fort Rucker, is the Army’s primary training facility for helicopter pilots.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
