Helicopter Accidents

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H-21
Indian Springs AAF, NV
19 Apr 1961

Redlands Daily Facts (Redlands, CA.)
Thu, Apr 20, 1961, page 10

Helicopter Crash Kill Two Persons

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (UPI) — Two Air Force officers were killed Wednesday and one injured in a helicopter crash at Indian Springs Air Force Base 45 miles north-west of here.

Air Force spokesmen said the H-21 helicopter overturned while attempting to take off in 50-mile an-hour winds.

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