March 21, 2003
Release Number: 03-03-33
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HELICOPTER CRASHES IN KUWAIT
CAMP COMMANDO, Kuwait - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopter carrying both U.S. and U.K. military personnel crashed early this morning south of Umm Qasr, near Highway 801 in Kuwait. The crash occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m. local time.
There were no U.S. survivors. The names and units of the casualties are being withheld pending next of kin notification.
It is British policy to not discuss status of personnel until next of kin of injured or deceased are notified.
The cause of the incident is under investigation.
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