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Military Investigating Tail Cone Incident in Hanahan
The exact circumstances surrounding the separation of the part from the plane remain unclear at this time.
Hanahan, SC – Military officials are currently investigating an incident in Hanahan, South Carolina, where a rear tail cone from a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft fell from the sky and landed in the parking lot of Divine Redeemer School.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the area has been secured as a precaution.
Authorities have confirmed that the tail cone detached from a military aircraft during flight and are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
A local resident captured the moment a rear tail cone from a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft fell from the sky and landed in the parking lot of Divine Redeemer School. The incident occurred around 4 PM today.
The witness shared the photos with Channel2 NOW, providing visual evidence of the surprising event.
The exact circumstances surrounding the separation of the part from the plane remain unclear at this time.
HARTFORD, IL — Newly released video footage reveals the harrowing moments of an ARCH Air Medical helicopter crash that occurred during a nighttime training exercise in Hartford, Illinois.
The incident took place around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday in a vacant lot near North Delmar Avenue, directly across from the Hartford Fire Department.
The video shows the helicopter attempting to lift off when one of its rotor blades struck a tree limb approximately 50 feet above ground.
The impact caused the aircraft to lose control, flip, and crash to the ground, where it immediately caught fire.
A thick plume of smoke and the glow of flames could be seen from blocks away.
In the aftermath of the crash, one of the individuals on board — identified in the video by a blue uniform — can be seen walking away from the burning wreckage.
Another survivor is shown being carried on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance.
Emergency personnel from the Hartford, South Roxana, and Wood River Fire Departments quickly responded to the scene.
The crash’s proximity to the fire station allowed first responders to act swiftly, containing the fire and rescuing the occupants.
Officials confirmed that all three people aboard the helicopter survived and were transported to area hospitals.
Two were taken by ground ambulance, while a third was airlifted by another ARCH Air Medical helicopter. Their medical conditions have not yet been released.
The crash resulted in a strong odor of aviation fuel that permeated the downtown Hartford area throughout the evening.
Authorities cordoned off the site while crews worked to stabilize the scene and mitigate any fire hazards.
The helicopter was participating in a routine training mission when the incident occurred.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are conducting a full investigation into the cause of the crash.
ARCH Air Medical has not yet released an official statement.
More details will be provided as the investigation continues and additional information becomes available.