Tragic Incident Involving Texas Helicopter Crash Victims
The UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopter, similar to the one involved in the recent Texas helicopter crash, was seen at the National Guard’s Eastern Aviation Training Site in Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. Tragically, the crash in Texas claimed the lives of two National Guard members and a Border Patrol agent. One soldier survived but is currently in critical condition.
The fatal incident occurred near Rio Grande City in Starr County along the U.S.-Mexico border. The helicopter, which was part of the border security operations led by Joint Task Force North at Fort Bliss, was carrying one woman and three men. The identities of the deceased individuals have not been disclosed pending notification of their families. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
General Daniel Hokanson, the head of the National Guard Bureau, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the passengers in a statement on social media platform X. He emphasized the profound impact of the tragedy and extended prayers for the swift recovery of the injured Guard Soldier. This unfortunate event echoes a previous helicopter crash incident in January involving the Texas Department of Public Safety, where the co-pilot sustained minor injuries due to a power loss while patrolling the U.S.-Mexico border.
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