United States Army UH-72A Lakota Crash
Event Report
United States Army
| Date | March 8, 2024 |
| Country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Force | United States Army |
| Location |
Near Rio Grande City, Texas, United States
26.38, -98.82 |
| Aircraft | UH-72A Lakota (UH-72 Lakota) |
| Event type | Crash |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
A United States Army UH-72A assigned to the District of Columbia National Guard crashed near Rio Grande City while supporting a federal border mission. Joint Task Force North said two Guard soldiers and a Border Patrol agent were killed and another soldier was critically injured. The helicopter was destroyed, and military investigators began examining the circumstances.
Sources
Side Profile
Profile of UH-72 Lakota
Near Rio Grande City, Texas, United States
