CAMP PENDLETON–Two Marines were killed Monday afternoon when their twin-engine, two-seat AH-1W Cobra attack helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Camp Pendleton. The helicopter belonged to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
Camp Pendleton Marine Corps officials said the crash set off a 120 acres wild fire in the southeast portion of the base near the border with De Luz. Camp Pendleton Fire Department, four air tankers, four helicopters tankers, three type-3 strike teams, four hand crews, and one forward air control aircraft responded to the crash site. The blaze is 80 percent contained
The Marines’ names won’t be released until their families have been notified.
