Instead of sending another rover to help retrieve rock and dirt samples from the red planet and bring them to Earth, the agency will provide the helicopters as a backup option.
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Five Marines Dead in Military Plane Crash in California
All aboard the plane, an MV-22B Osprey that belonged to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, crashed in a remote area east of San Diego, the U.S. Marine Corps said.
Helicopters vs. Homeowners: A Very Hamptons Fight
The East Hampton Airport is set to close on May 17, but frequent fliers, business owners and others have filed lawsuits to keep it open.
How to Watch the Rocket Lab Launch Today
If Rocket Lab can snatch its spent rocket booster from the sky and then reuse it for another orbital launch, it will pull off something so far achieved only by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
NASA Sees ‘Otherworldly’ Wreckage on Mars With Ingenuity Helicopter
The debris was part of the equipment that helped the Perseverance mission safely land on the red planet in 2021.
Four Dead in Helicopter Crash at U.S. Naval Facility in Hawaii
The helicopter was participating in a training operation when it “just went down,” killing everyone on board.
Infant Among 4 Injured in Medical Helicopter Crash Near Philadelphia
The authorities said it was a “miracle” that the injuries were not life-threatening. The helicopter was carrying an infant patient to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Helicopter Crashes With India’s Top Military General Aboard
The fate of Gen. Bipin Rawat, the chief of the country’s defense staff, wasn’t immediately clear.
Doctor Charged With False Report to Summon Helicopter on Denali
Federal prosecutors said the climber called rescuers to say that two other people on the mountain, the tallest in North America, were having a medical emergency. But it was a ruse.
Treasure Hunter Who Got Lost in Yellowstone Must Repay Cost of Rescue
Mark Lantis had to be airlifted by helicopter while searching for treasure buried by the eccentric art collector Forrest Fenn. Three courts have said he has to pay a $2,880 fine.
I’m Not a Pilot, but I Just Flew a Helicopter Over California
New technology, a few iPads and a quick tutorial can help anyone act like a pilot. Dealing with air traffic control is another matter.
Vanessa Bryant Tells of Kobe Bryant’s Death in New Deposition
Bryant was being questioned by a lawyer defending Los Angeles County in her lawsuit about the sharing of photos of human remains from the helicopter crash that killed nine people.
New York City Helicopter Noise Complaints Tripled During Last Year
Complaints about commercial helicopters have soared in the last year, as the pandemic changed the rhythms of New York City and the people who live there.
Navy Helicopter Vibrated Before Falling Into the Sea, Report Says
The MH-60S Seahawk’s main rotor struck the deck of the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln before the helicopter fell overboard near San Diego and killed five sailors, according to a Navy safety report.
5 Sailors Declared Dead After Navy Helicopter Crash
The sailors had been missing since Tuesday after the helicopter, an MH-60S, crashed into the sea near San Diego, the Navy said.
Five Missing After Navy Helicopter Crash Near San Diego
One person was rescued after the helicopter crashed into the sea, the Navy said.
The Afghan Army Collapsed Against the Taliban. Here’s Why.
It pains me to see President Biden and other Western officials blame the Afghan Army for collapsing but not mention why that happened.
Plane Crash in Alaska Kills 6 People
Five of the six people on the small aircraft had been traveling on a Holland America Line cruise, the company said in a statement.
A Grizzly Bear Terrorized a Man for Days in Alaska. The Coast Guard Saw His SOS.
Down to his last rounds of ammunition, with bruises and a leg injury, the unidentified man was rescued by a helicopter crew that just happened by.
A New Zealand Fugitive Wanted to Turn Himself In. So He Hired a Helicopter.
James Matthew Bryant spent weeks on the run, doing yoga in the middle of the forest and plotting his next move. Then his face appeared on a TV crime show.
Helicopter Crash Near Florida Airport Kills 4, Officials Say
The aircraft, a firefighting helicopter, was conducting a test flight for “a new bucket water release system,” an official said.
NASA Mars Helicopter Makes One-Way Flight to New Mission
Ingenuity has flown almost flawlessly through the red planet’s thin air and will now assist the science mission of the Perseverance rover.
NASA’s Mars Helicopter Flies Again and Gets a New Mission
Ahead of a successful fourth flight, the agency announced that Ingenuity would continue to fly beyond its original monthlong mission.
NASA Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Makes Longest and Fastest Flight
Ingenuity made a 328-foot round-trip journey, helping to demonstrate the capability of the vehicle’s navigation system.
NASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Takes Second Flight
The experimental vehicle named Ingenuity flew higher and longer in its second flight on Mars.
NASA Mars Helicopter’s Flight: Livestream, Date and Time
The experimental Ingenuity vehicle is expected to complete a short but historic up-and-down flight on Monday morning.
Czech Billionaire Is Among 5 Killed in Heli-Skiing Crash Near Alaska Glacier
Petr Kellner, the wealthiest person in the Czech Republic according to the Forbes list of billionaires, was part of the excursion, according to those who chartered the flight.
NASA’s Mars Helicopter Prepares for Its First Flight Date
The experimental vehicle named Ingenuity traveled to the red planet with the Perseverance rover, which is also preparing for its main science mission.
At Least 9 Dead in Afghan Helicopter Crash, After Clashes With Local Militia
The crash occurred in eastern Afghanistan, where security and militia forces have been in a tense, and sometimes violent, standoff since January.
America’s Cup Helicopters Are Right Out of an Action Movie
High-tech racing boats and low-flying helicopters bring close-quarters drama to sailing’s biggest races. But staying out of the way is harder than it looks.
32 Rescued From Sinking Fishing Boat: ‘Every Moment Counts’
A scallop trawler from Nova Scotia was hit by fire, then lost power and began taking on water in stormy seas. Rescue teams from Canada and the United States mounted a joint operation to save the crew.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars to Renew Search for Extinct Life
Perseverance’s arrival extends the successful U.S. landing record on the planet, and brings sophisticated tools to the hunt for alien life.
3 Die in National Guard Helicopter Crash Near Rochester
The helicopter, which was on a routine training mission, crashed in a field. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
35 Years After MOVE Bombing That Killed 11, Philadelphia Apologizes
A police helicopter dropped an explosive charge onto the roof of a rowhouse during an armed standoff in 1985. The resultant fire destroyed 61 homes in a West Philadelphia neighborhood.
Helicopter Crash in Egypt Kills 8 Sinai Peacekeepers
Six Americans are among the dead. The Multinational Force and Observers said there was nothing to suggest the crash was anything but an accident.
Harrowing Helicopter Rescues as California Wildfires Rage
The two pilots who led a weekend rescue, both military veterans, said it was the most challenging flying they have done in their careers.
Air Force Helicopter Hit by Gunfire Was Forced to Make Emergency Landing, F.B.I. Says
One crew member was treated at a hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, according to the authorities, who said they were investigating the shooting.
In Afghanistan, a Rarely Seen Anti-Tank Weapon Destroys a Helicopter
Another Afghan helicopter was hit in January by an anti-tank guided missile in southern Afghanistan, in a swath of territory long contested by the Taliban.
NASA Mars Helicopter Will Be Red Planet’s ‘Wright Brothers Moment’
As part of its next Mars mission, NASA is sending an experimental helicopter to fly through the red planet’s thin atmosphere.
Before Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant, Helicopter Service Raised Weather Concerns
The pilot texted “weather looking OK” on the morning of the crash, which killed all nine people aboard the Sikorsky S-76B helicopter, according to newly released documents.
Pentagon Ordered National Guard Helicopters’ Aggressive Response in D.C.
The high-profile episode, after days of protests in Washington, was a turning point in the military’s response to unrest in the city.
Kobe Bryant Autopsy Report Is Released After Helicopter Crash
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed in January, killing Mr. Bryant and eight others, didn’t have alcohol or drugs in his system. The victims all died from blunt trauma.
Houston Police Helicopter Crash Kills 1 Officer and Injures Another
The officers were investigating a report of bodies in a bayou when the helicopter crashed near an apartment building, the authorities said.