Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims 5 Marines Near San Diego
TL;DR
Five U.S. Marines are confirmed dead after their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crashed in stormy weather in the mountains outside San Diego. The helicopter vanished while returning to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar after training at Creech Air Force Base. Efforts to recover the remains of the Marines have begun, and an investigation into the crash is underway. The CH-53E Super Stallion is the largest helicopter in the military and has been involved in several deadly accidents in the past. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden expressed their condolences to the families of the fallen Marines.
- 5 Marines confirmed dead in helicopter crash outside San Diego, military says PBS NewsHour
- Marines missing in California found dead after helicopter crash USA TODAY
- Marine Corps confirms the worst: All 5 troops killed in helicopter crash in California mountains The San Diego Union-Tribune
- 5 Marines confirmed dead after helicopter crash outside San Diego KTLA Los Angeles
- 5 Marines aboard helicopter that went down outside San Diego are confirmed dead, military says KABC-TV
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