ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 239888
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| Date: | Monday 10 August 2020 |
| Time: | 12:20 |
| Type: |  Bell UH-1N Huey |
| Owner/operator: | US Air Force (USAF) |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Manassas, VA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The military helicopter assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, was on a routine training mission when it was struck by a bullet. It made an emergency landing at Manassas Regional Airport (MNZ/KHEF), Manassas, Virginia.
One crew member was injured.
The FBI is investigating.
Sources:
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/fbi-investigates-shooting-of-military-helicopter-in-virginia/2388951/
https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/nation-world/national/national-security/article244902897.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Aug-2020 18:47 | gerard57 | Added |
| 12-Aug-2020 18:53 | Aerossurance | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Location, Source, Narrative] |
| 12-Aug-2020 19:00 | Aerossurance | Updated [Source] |
| 12-Aug-2020 19:29 | RobertMB | Updated [Date, Narrative] |
| 12-Aug-2020 20:24 | Aerossurance | Updated [Narrative] |
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