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Advertisement | Another Chopper Down In IraqAt Least 4 Were Aboard; 5th Soldier Died In Rescue EffortMay 20, 2003 ![]() A Sea Knight helicopter (AP) (CBS) The Pentagon says a Marine Corps transport helicopter has crashed in central Iraq near Karbala with at least four people aboard. So far, there are no signs of survivors. A Pentagon official says another servicemember drowned while trying to rescue the crew of the downed helicopter. The Marine C-H-46 Sea Knight helicopter crashed into a canal southeast of Karbala. A Pentagon spokesman says there's no indication of whether it was downed by hostile action. The Sea Knight is a workhorse helicopter used by the Navy and Marine Corps to move cargo or troops. It normally operates with a crew of four and has been in service for more than three decades. İMMIII The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. | Advertisement Woman Indicted In Cyber-Bully SuicideMo. Mom Allegedly Played Role In MySpace Hoax Played On Teen Girl Who Hanged Herself |
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