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Trump says pilots ‘fine’ after helicopter crash near Strait of Hormuz

Trump says pilots ‘fine’ after helicopter crash near Strait of Hormuz

Summary

President Donald Trump said two crew members are safe after their U.S. attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. The helicopter, an AH-64 Apache, was patrolling nearby waters and the crew was rescued within two hours near the coast of Oman.

Key Facts

  • The helicopter involved was an AH-64 Apache, a type of U.S. attack helicopter.
  • It crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway near Oman.
  • Two crew members were aboard the helicopter when it crashed.
  • Both crew members were rescued within two hours.
  • The information was confirmed by U.S. Central Command (Centcom).
  • President Donald Trump publicly stated that the crew members are “fine.”
  • The helicopter was on patrol in regional waters at the time of the crash.
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