Navy helicopter crashes in Southern California desert one day after Osprey crash killed 5 Marines

There have been no reported fatalities after a Navy helicopter went down within the rural Southern California desert Thursday night, simply at some point after a lethal army plane crash in the identical space.

Thursday’s helicopter crash occurred on a coaching vary close to El Centro in Imperial County, in keeping with Cmdr. Zachary Harrell, Naval Air Forces spokesperson.

The crash was first reported by Naval Air Facility El Centro at 6:10 p.m. native time.

All 4 individuals aboard survived, Harrell mentioned. At the very least one was taken to a neighborhood hospital with non-life-threatening accidents.

Native and federal companies have been responding. No additional particulars have been instantly disclosed.

“Extra info shall be offered as we collect extra info,” Harrell mentioned in a press release.

On Wednesday afternoon, 5 Marines have been killed when an MV-22 Osprey went down close to the desert city of Glamis, additionally in Imperial County. An investigation into the reason for that crash is underway.

Glamis is positioned about 50 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border, and about 40 miles northeast of El Centro.

The Osprey belonged to the third Marine Plane Wing, Maj. Mason Englehart confirmed to CBS Information. The third Marine Plane Wing is predicated out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, whereas the Osprey itself was primarily based out of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Englehart mentioned. Each are in neighboring San Diego County. 

The Osprey is a tiltrotor plane used to maneuver troops and provides, in accordance to the Marines. It will probably take off and land like a helicopter, however can even fly like a airplane.