Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Yanshufhelicopter–Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk– as it was called locally, crashed in the West Bank near Gush Etzion, south of Jerusalem, during an aerial recovery operation. Military officials said no one was injured.
Israeli defense officials said the plane had previously suffered a malfunction and had been stuck in a difficult-to-reach area for several days, making it impossible to retrieve it from the ground.
In response to this situation, the Israeli Air Force decided toCH-53 YasurA helicopter was brought in and the procedure to retrieve the UH-60 using a lifting cable began.
However, during the recovery flight, the support cable came loose and the helicopter being transported fell into the ground near a residential area.
Video posted on social media shows the moment the plane fell and the reactions of residents watching the operation from a distance.
Authorities once again emphasized that there were no casualties in the accident, and said they would consider additional safety measures based on the findings of the investigation.
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Israeli Defense Forces helicopter crashes in the West Bank during aerial recovery operation
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