SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The cause of the deadly CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crash near Pine Valley last year was revealed Wednesday.
The investigation determined the helicopter crash was due to pilot error, including failure to maintain safe obstacle clearance and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) visibility requirements, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing said in a news release Wednesday.
Military officials ruled out material or mechanical failure to the aircraft.
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The incident occurred on Feb. 6, 2024, when the military helicopter crashed into a mountain ridge near Pine Valley during a flight from Imperial County Airfield to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar…