DALEVILLE, Ala (WDNews) – An Apache helicopter suffered a “mishap” during routine flight training at Fort Novosel, according to a press release from the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Novosel Public Affairs Office on Wednesday.
The helicopter had two crewmembers on board. One of the crewmembers, a U.S. Army student pilot, sustained minor injuries and was airlifted via an Army Medevac helicopter for additional medical evaluation. “The instructor pilot, a contractor, was medically evaluated onsite and is deceased,” the press release stated.
“Our primary concern is the welfare and health of the student pilot and care and concern for the family of the deceased,” said Maj. Gen. Clair A. Gill, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Novosel commanding general.
The cause of the mishap is currently under investigation.
