Incident Overview
On 27 April 2023, two AH-64 Apache helicopters assigned to the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, at Fort Wainwright collided near Healy, Alaska. Healy is located approximately 80 miles south of Fairbanks. The aircraft were returning from an exercise mission at the time of the collision.
Casualties and Damage
The collision resulted in the deaths of three military personnel and injuries to one other. The extent of damage to the helicopters was not specified in the source.
Context
This incident occurred barely one month after two Black Hawk helicopters crashed in Kentucky. In response to that earlier crash, the US Army halted all aircraft operations except for those on "critical missions." It is unclear whether any flight restrictions were in place at the time of the Apache collision.
Investigation
The source does not provide any information regarding the cause of the collision or any ongoing investigation. No probable cause has been stated.