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1st LD: 1 killed, 2 injured in Blackhawk crash on golf course in eastern U.S.

Xinhua, April 17, 2017 Adjust font size:

A U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter on Monday crashed on a golf course in southern Maryland, leaving one crew member dead and two others injured, local media reported.

The UH-60 Blackhawk from Fort Belvoir, Virginia, crashed around 1:50 p.m. near Leonardtown, Ft. Belvoir spokesman Jimmie Cummings said.

Two medevac helicopters were initially sent to the scene to assist after the crash. Endit