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Tuesday morning was an eventful one for riders of chairlifts in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon. Two National Guard Black Hawk helicopters crashed in Mineral Basin near Snowbird Ski Resort in full view of the lift. The UH-60 helicopters were doing winter training, according to National Guard spokespeople, when the crash occurred.
According to reports, one helicopter lost its blade, which apparently collided with the tail rotor of the second helicopter, which most likely caused the crash. One of the helicopters landed upside down while the other was able to land upright on its gear. There was serious damage to both helicopters but according to media, the crew of eight escaped major injury.
“We are grateful that no one was seriously injured thanks to the quick reaction and training of both command pilots,” said National Guard Maj. Matthew Green. “Right now, our top priority is taking care of both crews.”
The Mineral Basin area was closed for skiing and riding as was the Baldy Express Lift.
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