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CAL FIRE issues urgent warning on incursions of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
 Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Ryan Mason
Marine Rotational Force — Darwin has confirmed the names of those killed in the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey crash on Melville Island, north of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, on August 27, 2023. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Deceased are: • U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Spencer R. Collart, male, 21, MV-22B Osprey crew chief for VMM-363 (REIN), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, originally from Arlington, Virginia. • U.S. Marine Corps Captain Eleanor V. LeBeau, female, 29, MV-22B Osprey pilot for VMM-363 (REIN), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, originally from Belleville, Illinois. • U.S. Marine Corps Major Tobin J. Lewis, male, 37, the executive officer of VMM-363 (REIN), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, originally from Jefferson, Colorado. Injured: • Three Marines remain in Royal Darwin Hospital, with one in critical condition and two in stable condition. Seventeen others were taken to Royal Darwin Hospital, treated for minor injuries, and released. Additional information on the deceased: • Spencer Collart enlisted in the Marine Corps on Oct. 26, 2020, and was promoted to the rank of Corporal on Feb. 1, 2023. He served in Pensacola, Florida, and Jacksonville, North Carolina, before arriving at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Cpl Collart, an MV-22B crew chief, received the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. • Eleanor LeBeau was commissioned in the Marine Corps Aug. 11, 2018, and was promoted to the rank of Captain on March 1, 2023. She served in Pensacola, Florida, Corpus Christi, Texas, and Jacksonville, North Carolina, before arriving at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Capt LeBeau, an MV-22B pilot, received the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. • Tobin Lewis commissioned in the Marine Corps on Aug. 22, 2008, and was promoted to the rank of Major on Oct. 1, 2018. He has served in Pensacola, Florida, Corpus Christi, Texas, Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Okinawa, Japan, before arriving at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Maj Lewis, an MV-22B pilot, received two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and four Sea Service Deployment Ribbons. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of three respected and beloved members of the MRF-D family,” said Col Brendan Sullivan, commanding officer of MRF-D. “Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families and with all involved.” “At present, we remain focused on required support to the ongoing recovery and investigative efforts.” “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Australian Defence Force, Northern Territory Police, Northern Territory Government, CareFlight Air and Mobile Services, NT Health, National Critical Care and Trauma Response Center, and Tiwi Island Government, who have come together to assist us in this difficult time.” This year marks the 12th iteration of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, which began in 2012 and is part of Australia’s U.S. Force Posture Initiatives. The MRF-D Marine Air-Ground Task Force is comprised of approximately 2,000 Marines and Sailors which are deployed to Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, for a period of six months, from April to October 2023. While in Darwin, the unit supports a series of exercises and training events with the Australian Defence Force and other Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific to maintain a forward-postured contingency response force, enhance interoperability between forces, and strengthen the Australia-U.S. Alliance and security partnership. This year’s MRF-D MAGTF is comprised of the following units: • Command Element: 1st Marine Regimental Headquarters, from Camp Pendleton, California. • Ground Combat Element: 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (Reinforced), from Camp Pendleton, California. • Logistics Combat Element: Combat Logistics Battalion 1 (Reinforced), from Camp Pendleton, California. • Aviation Combat Element: Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (Reinforced), from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii The Marines involved in the MV-22B Osprey crash that took place on Aug. 27, 2023, were from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (Reinforced) and 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (Reinforced).
U.S. Marines identify victims of MV-22B Osprey crash in Australia
 Tuesday, August 29, 2023 U.S. MARINE CORPS PRESS RELEASE
Three killed in mid-air collision during firefighting operation
 Monday, August 14, 2023 Ryan Mason
Hellenic Air Force CL-215 Scooper Crashes in Greece
 Tuesday, July 25, 2023 John Pitsakis
Minister ‘salutes’ pilot who dies in crash
 Monday, June 26, 2023 Henry Walsh
A Royal Canadian Air Force CH-147 Chinook. Mike Reyno Photo
Search efforts ongoing for two missing RCAF crewmembers following helicopter crash near Petawawa
 Wednesday, June 21, 2023 DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE PRESS RELEASE
The Akeron LP multipurpose warhead will neutralize various types of fixed and mobile targets. OCCAR Photo
MAST-F: First Akeron LP missile trials successfully completed
 Wednesday, May 3, 2023 OCCAR PRESS RELEASE
On 4 July 2020, a Robinson R44 helicopter with a pilot and three passengers on board conducted a vertical departure from an industrial property to conduct a private joyflight. ATSB Photo
ATSB releases Broome R44 helicopter accident investigation final report
 Monday, April 17, 2023 ATSB PRESS RELEASE
An Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation found evidence of fatigue cracking in the fanwheel assembly of a Robinson R22 helicopter, which collided with terrain after a sudden loss of rotor drive at a low altitude. ATSB Photo
ATSB: Fatigue cracks identified in fanwheel of mustering accident R22
 Tuesday, April 4, 2023 ATSB RELEAS
The two aircraft were both medevac-configured Sikorsky HH-60 Black Hawks. Shawn Evans Photo
Nine killed as two 101st Airborne Division Black Hawks crash in Kentucky
 Thursday, March 30, 2023 VERTICAL MAG
On the afternoon of Nov. 30, 2022, a Hughes 269C three-seat light helicopter collided with the roofs of two houses near Moorabbin Airport. ATSB Photo
ATSB: Helicopter collision with rooftop after engine power loss highlights importance of forward planning
 Thursday, March 30, 2023 ATSB RELEASE
ATSB: Fatal R22 accident highlights inherent high risk of night flying in remote areas
 Thursday, February 9, 2023 ATSB PRESS RELEASE
Blind spots: The danger of inadequate landing infrastructure
 Wednesday, January 4, 2023 ELAN HEAD
The helicopter collided heavily with the loading vehicle, coming to rest on its side. ATSB Photo
ATSB highlights new R44 maintenance inspection procedures
 Thursday, December 8, 2022 ATSB PRESS RELEASE
The accident aircraft’s tail boom with the fractured remains of attachment fittings and hardware. Upper-left attachment hardware (bolt, washers, and nut) was not present. The lower left, lower right, and upper right attachment hardware (bolt, washers, and nut) remained installed. NTSB Image
NTSB calls for immediate inspections of Bell 407s
 Monday, December 5, 2022 NTSB PRESS RELEASE
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