[Grampa Dave]

Part of the problem is the lack of maintenance and parts for 8 years.

However, this copter was apparently part of a troop movement that happened late in the day or at night. It was landing in rough country not on a landing pad.

If your helicopter lands on the edge of a hole or in a hole, things go KaBoom!

[Dustoff45]

I agree. I was just one of many helicopter pilots in 'Nam, and I wrecked several choppers. No injuries. No News.

But again I also know of several crashes that resulted in death that never made the news.

The media seems to be wanting to show that things are not going well at times.

Those pilots are encountering high altitudes, and the lack of performance at altitude can really bite you. You have to be way ahead of what is happening as responses slow way down.

[Dustoff45]

I agree. I was just one of many helicopter pilots in 'Nam, and I wrecked several choppers. No injuries. No News.

But again I also know of several crashes that resulted in death that never made the news.

The media seems to be wanting to show that things are not going well at times.

Those pilots are encountering high altitudes, and the lack of performance at altitude can really bite you. You have to be way ahead of what is happening as responses slow way down.