Brazilian Navy H125/AS350 Crash

A Brazilian Navy UH-12 Esquilo, serial N-7055, of the 1st General Employment Helicopter Squadron of the Northwest (HU-91) crashed during a hover training exercise near Manaus Air Base in Amazonas state. The two crew members were injured and were evacuated by a Brazilian Air Force UH-60L to hospital in Manaus, where the 9th Naval District said they were being treated and were well. The helicopter was heavily damaged and a survey was to decide whether it could be repaired, according to Avions Légendaires, which reported that the Navy temporarily grounded its Esquilo fleet pending the investigation. The naval district said the causes were under investigation.