Report: Pilot error caused helicopter crash that killed West Michigan marine

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — U.S. Military investigators have released a report detailing the cause of the helicopter crash that killed five Marines in February 2024, including West Michigan native Capt. Miguel Nava .

According to News 8 sister station KUSI-TV in San Diego, investigators found that pilot error, not material or mechanical failure, caused the crash.

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing announced that the pilot failed to maintain safe obstacle clearance and visibility requirements…

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