Routine training mission; helicopter was struck by a bullet. A safe emergency landing was made at Manassas Regional Airport. One crew member was treated at a hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening.

Date:

10 August, 2020

Make:

Bell

Model:

B212

Location:

10 miles NW of Middleburg Airport

Country:

US-Virginia

Civil / Military:

Military

Operator:

US-Air-Force

Link:

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/fbi-investigates-shooting-military-helicopter-164336755.html

Link:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/12/us/air-force-helicopter-shot-fbi-investigation.html

Link:

https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/fbi-military-helicopter-shot-crew-member-injured/DJK4FDAHORDOPAG5ZJZN7ZZ24E/