Обстрелянный вертолёт ВВС совершил срочную посадку, летчик госпитализирован: ФБР ведет расследование

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ЦитатаThe FBI is investigating the shooting of a military helicopter during a training mission this week in northern Virginia, injuring one crew member who was aboard, officials said Wednesday.

The Air Force helicopter was flying over Middleburg on Monday when it was shot from the ground nearby, according to authorities. The helicopter made an emergency landing at the Manassas Regional Airport, and federal agents were called to the scene to investigate, the FBI said in a statement.

The crew members aboard the UH-1N Huey helicopter, assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, were on a routine training mission when the helicopter was struck by a bullet, the Air Force said in a statement. The helicopter was about 10 miles northwest of the airport, near Middleburg, and was flying about 1,000 feet above the ground when it was hit, according to officials.

One crew member in the helicopter was injured but has since been treated and released from the hospital, according to authorities. The initial findings of the investigation show that the helicopter was struck by a bullet, causing some damage to the aircraft, though it landed safely, the Air Force said.

Пересказ.

Вертолёт (Хьюи) совершал учебный полёт над севером Вирджинии. Был обстрелян, когда находился в 10 милях на северо-запад от аэропорта Мидллбург и на высоте примерно 300 метров. Совершил экстренную посадку в региональном аэропорту Манассас. Член экипажа был госпитализирован, его жизни ничего не угрожает, после осмотра и оказания помощи его выписали из госпиталя. ФБР вызвали на место происшествия, идёт расследование.

Вирджиния дикий край, народец там еще тот живёт. Леса, холмы и куча реднеков без образования, но со стойкой любовью к оружию и таким же недоверием к федеральным властям.

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