Army Helicopter Crash at JBLM Hospitalizes Two Pilots

The crash occurred during a routine training exercise, amid a series of recent military aviation mishaps.

Two pilots were hospitalized after an Army AH-64E Apache helicopter crashed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) during a routine training exercise.
The crash occurred between Yelm and Olympia around 9:45 p.m. on Monday, with the terrain being described as marshy and difficult to access.
The names and the extent of the injuries of the pilots have not been released, and the cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
Military mishaps involving helicopters have become common in recent months, with several incidents resulting in fatalities.
The incident is part of a series of military helicopter crashes during routine exercises, raising concerns about aviation safety.