US Army Apache Helicopters See Rising Crash Rates Due to Transmission Issues
· World · LiveMint, Al Jazeera
The US Army's AH-64 Apache helicopters have a crash rate of 6.24 Class A mishaps per 100,000 flight hours in FY2026, up from 7.02 in FY2024. Five major crashes have been recorded this fiscal year, with 80,171 flight hours logged. A transmission problem affecting critical systems like the tail rotor, hydraulics, and electrical systems is under investigation. The issue can cause sudden spins and loss of flight controls. The exact cause remains unknown.
Why it matters
The safety of US Army personnel and the operational readiness of a key attack helicopter are at risk due to unresolved mechanical failures.
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