JERUSALEM - Israel's air force has grounded its fleet of Cobra helicopters after two Israeli soldiers died when one of the aircraft crashed Sept. 10 near the northern town of Afula, military source said.
The helicopter crashed about 10 minutes after takeoff, while on a routine training flight with another helicopter.
The helicopter that crashed was carrying a large amount of explosives, which caused a fire, military radio reported.
An early report from army radio suggested the crash might have been sparked by a midair collision between the two aircraft.
But a witness told public radio that he had seen the helicopter lose a rotor before hitting the ground. Investigators are now looking for technical faults.
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Published: 11 Sep 12:31 GMT
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