Midfield Collision at Posht-e Bādām AFB (62-1809)

Incident Overview and Location The accident occurred at Posht-e Bādām AFB, where a four-engine airplane collided with a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter. The helicopter was a Douglas RH-53D Sea Stallion with the registration 158761. The collision took place on the ground after the airplane had landed. The specific circumstances leading to the collision are unknown. Both aircraft were involved in an evacuation operation for U.S. citizens. The collision resulted in the deaths of all eight occupants on both aircraft. No other details regarding the cause of the accident are provided in the source material.