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2 die as military helicopter crashes in South Korea

A South Korean Army AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter has crashed during a training flight in Gapyeong, killing both crew members on board.

The country’s military confirmed that the helicopter crashed at about 11 a.m. (0200 GMT) on Monday, February 9, 2026, for reasons that remain unclear.

The two crew members were evacuated to nearby hospitals but were later pronounced dead.

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The army has suspended operations of all AH-1S helicopters following the accident and set up an emergency response team to investigate the cause of the crash.

The training involved practising emergency landing procedures without shutting down the engine, according to the military.

The Star

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