3 soldiers killed in Alaska mid-air helicopter collision identified
A fourth soldier was hospitalized in the crash.
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Army grounds aviators for training after fatal crashes
The U.S. Army says it has grounded aviation units for training after deadly helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky killed 12 in the past month.
9 service members dead after Army Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky
The aircraft were practicing a "multi-ship formation" using night vision goggles when they crashed, officials said.
"It was very dramatic": FBI investigates attempted helicopter theft at Sacramento Executive Airport
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Helicopter crashes just short of San Gabriel Valley Airport runway
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L.A. County Sheriff's Helicopter Crashes Near San Gabriel Dam
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NTSB release preliminary report of deadly helicopter crash that killed officer
The report detailed the events that led to the death of Huntington Beach officer Nicholas Vella.
NTSB Release Preliminary Report Of Deadly Helicopter Crash That Killed Officer
The National Transportation Safety Board detailed the events that led to the death of Huntington Beach officer Nicholas Vella in its preliminary report of the fatal helicopter crash.
Memorial Service, Procession Held For Huntington Beach Police Officer Nicholas Vella Killed In Helicopter Crash
On the night of Feb. 19, Nicholas Vella was killed when the police helicopter crashed into the ocean waters off Newport Beach.
NTSB Says Huntington Beach Officers Reported Mechanical Failures On Chopper
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'It's Just A Tragic Loss For All Of Us;' Locals React To Tragic Helicopter Crash That Took Officer Nicholas Vella's Life
Local law enforcement and residents alike gathered at Huntington Beach PD's memorial for fallen Officer Nicholas Vellas Sunday to offer their condolences.
1 Officer Dead, 1 Injured After Huntington Beach Police Helicopter Crashes In Newport Beach
A Huntington Beach Police Department helicopter crashed into Newport Beach waters Saturday. Both pilots were transported to a trauma center for treatment.
LA Judge Grants Vanessa Bryant's Motion To Compel Depositions of Sheriff Villanueva And Fire Chief Osby
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LA County Requests Vanessa Bryant Undergo Psychiatric Exam Before Trial
Los Angeles County attorneys filed a motion on Monday to request that Vanessa Bryant undergo a psychiatric exam before her lawsuit against the county goes to trial.
Rancho Cucamonga Pilot Killed In Helicopter Crash Near Fresno While Battling Wildfire
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Vanessa Bryant Seeking Damages From Helicopter Company In Crash That Killed Kobe, Gianna Bryant
The new claim filed last Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court did not specify the amount she is seeking in personal damages, but does say the late NBA star's lost earnings were in the "hundreds of millions."
Deputies Shared Graphic Images From Scene Of Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant, Source Confirms
Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others, a law enforcement source familiar with the situation confirmed to CBS Los Angeles Thursday.
Report: FAA Previously Disciplined Kobe Bryant's Pilot Over Weather-Related Violation
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed in Calabasas last month, killing Kobe Bryant and eight others, violated federal flight rules in 2015, according to records from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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