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Turkish Military Helicopter Collision Results in Six Fatalities During Training Exercise

Two Turkish military helicopters collided during training, killing six service members including a brigadier general; investigation ongoing.

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Updated: Dec 9th, 2024, 11:19 PM ET

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On December 9, 2024, six Turkish military service members died when two helicopters collided during training exercises in Isparta. Five were killed on-site, while a sixth died in the hospital. One helicopter crashed into a field, while the other safely landed. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and among the deceased was a brigadier general associated with the military aviation school.

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