Military helicopter crashes near Washington base
A military helicopter crashed Wednesday evening near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington. The crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. in a rural area near Olympia, approximately 40 miles from the base. Details remain limited, with authorities yet to confirm how many people were aboard or their condition. The Thurston county SheriffS Office reported that the military lost contact with the helicopter and is coordinating with JBLM to deploy necessary resources. This incident follows a previous helicopter crash at the base earlier in 2024, where two pilots were injured during routine training.
Military helicopter crashes near Washington base
A military helicopter crashed Wednesday evening near Joint Base Lewis–McChord in Washington.
“This remains a developing situation, and no additional details are available at this time,” Scot Keith, a JBLM garrison public affairs officer, said.
The crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. in a rural area near Olympia, Washington. Authorities said the scene of the crash is believed to be about 40 miles from the base.
There has been no confirmation of how many people were on board or of their condition.
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“We have been advised that the military lost contact with a helicopter in the area, and we are working closely with JBLM to deploy any resources needed to assist,” the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
In 2024, two pilots were injured at Joint Base Lewis–McChord when a helicopter crashed during routine training.
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