The crash took place at about 9:50 p.m. killing two soldiers
Authorities say two soldiers were killed Friday in an Apache helicopter crash at Fort Campbell, which is located in Kentucky. The crash took place at about 9:50 p.m. Friday, killing two soldiers with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the military base said in a statement. It happened while the crew was conducting routine training.
« This is a day of sadness for U. S. Army Fort Campbell and the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), » Brig. Gen. Todd Royar, acting senior commander of the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell, said. « Our thoughts and prayers are with the Families during this difficult time. »
Officials said they will release the names of the victims 24 hours after notifying the next-of-kin.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
