Overview
- The UH-60 Yanshuf made a precautionary landing on Tuesday in the Etzion Brigade sector during severe weather.
- During Friday’s recovery, a CH-53 Yasur was lifting the grounded helicopter when the towing connection failed near residential areas.
- The IDF reported no injuries, and initial assessments indicate the helicopter sustained catastrophic damage.
- Video from the scene shows the aircraft dropping from low altitude after the detachment.
- Investigators will review equipment integrity, rigging and weight calculations, and environmental conditions that could have contributed to the failure.