Marines Investigating Massive Fire that Engulfed CH-53E Helicopter

Marines investigating massive fire that engulfed CH-53E helicopter

Authorities are investigating a fire on board a CH-53E Super Stallion that caused the crew to evacuate.The helicopter, assigned to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, was conducting routine operations at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, on Friday, Aug. 22 when the fire broke out, resulting in a ground mishap, according to a statement provided to Marine Corps Times on Monday.The fire, captured briefly on video and shared…

Marine Corps CH-53E helicopter catches fire at Twentynine Palms

The crew escaped the helicopter safely after it caught fire Friday at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms.