Two AH-64 Apache helicopters and two Black Hawk helicopters collided one after another in the US Army Air Forces, and the military has ordered a 24-hour grounding.

Schematic diagram of the Apache.

(Associated Press)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] Two AH-64 Apache helicopters of the 11th Airborne Division of the US Army collided on the way back after completing training in Alaska on the 27th, resulting in 3 deaths and 1 injury. The military has ordered a 24-hour grounding of the Army Aviation Unit following the collision of two HH60 Pave Hawk derivatives of the Black Hawk helicopter that killed nine people.

Army Chief of Staff James McConville said he has decided to ground all Army pilots, some of whom are involved in mission-critical missions, after two deadly helicopter incidents claimed the lives of 12 officers and soldiers, ABC reported. The officer is not within the scope of the suspension.

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All active-duty units of the U.S. Army will start a 24-hour rest sometime next week, and National Guard Army and Reserve units will find time to ground before May 31.

McConville emphasized that protecting the safety of pilots is the military's top priority. During this grounding, it will focus on training to ensure that every flight officer and crew have the safety awareness needed to complete their missions.

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