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 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters were damaged during a training landing attempt near Snowbird, with one losing a main rotor blade that struck the second aircraft.
The incident occurred due to obscured visibility caused by snow kicked up by the helicopter blades' downwash as they attempted to land.
No serious injuries were reported among the crew members, who were able to walk away from the accident site.
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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