Two Black Hawk helicopters were damaged as both attempted to land on a snowy landing zone in Utah. [Photo: @liftermike93 Twitter account]
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Two Utah Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopters were damaged near Snowbird Ski Resort during a training landing when snow kicked up by rotor downwash obscured visibility.
One helicopter's main rotor blade separated and struck the second aircraft, causing damage to both.
Despite the significant damage, no serious injuries were reported, and all crew members were able to walk away safely.
An investigation is underway into the incident, which occurred during routine winter mountainous training exercises.
An investigation is underway after two Utah Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters were damaged, with one losing a main rotor blade, as both aircraft attempted to land on a snowy landing zone near Snowbird on Tuesday.
No serious injuries were reported during the incident, military officials said.
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