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The U.S. Marine Corps said two pilots died in a helicopter crash near Yuma, Arizona, Saturday night.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Sean M. Evans, File)
Two pilots have died in a helicopter crash near Yuma, Arizona, according to the U.S. Marine Corps.
A statement from the Marine Corps Air Station said the crash unfolded at around 8:45 p.m. Saturday.
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The Marine Corps said the pilots of the AH-1Z Viper were conducting a routine training mission as part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-19.
The cause of the crash was under investigation.
The names of the pilots who were killed have not been released and will be withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin notification, officials said.
This is a developing story; check back for updates. Fox News' Lucas Tomlinson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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