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Helicopter Crash at Camp Pendleton Kills 2 Marines

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AH-1W Super Cobra. Photo by mashleymorgan via Flickr.

Two Marine pilots died in a helicopter crash today at Camp Pendleton during a training flight. Their AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter crashed around 1pm in a training area at the base.

Firefighters and rescue crews responded to the scene. The identities of the pilot and co-pilot have yet to be released.

An investigation to determine the cause of the crash is underway.

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