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BLACK HAWK DOWN: Internet in shock as Tennessee National Guard helicopter crashes in Alabama leaving 2 dead

The crash occurred at about 3 pm local time on Highway 53 near the intersection of Burrell Road in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA: Two died after a Black Hawk helicopter, which belonged to the Tennessee National Guard and was on a routine training mission, crashed onto an Alabama highway on Wednesday afternoon, February 15. The crash occurred at about 3 pm local time on Highway 53 near the intersection of Burrell Road in Madison County, near the Alabama-Tennessee border.

Spokesperson Brent Patterson told the Madison County Sheriff's office received a distress call on its 911 system around 3 pm. When first responders arrived at the scene, they found the UH-60 Black Hawk "engulfed in flames.” “The aircraft was a total loss,” said Patterson as per ABC News.

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'There are no survivors'

US Rep Dale Strong said in a tweet, "I’m deeply saddened by the fatal helicopter crash that happened in Madison County today. My heart hurts for those who lost their lives in this tragic incident and for their families as they learn of this news." He further added, "I am in communication with local and state officials to learn the details of this crash. Right now we know it was a Black Hawk that crashed in north Madison County. There are no survivors."

Following the crash, netizens were quick to react. One wrote, "To me, from watching the horrific Black Hawk crash footage, in Alabama, the helicopter appears to emerge from the clouds upside down. You can tell because the vertical stabilizer is facing down. Spatial disorientation? This is very tragic. RIP." Another said, "falling like a rock." An individual pointed out, "What the hell is going on?? Military Black Hawk helicopter crashes. Trains carrying hazardous materials derailing. Trucks carrying hazardous materials "tipping over". Too many in just a few days to be a coincidence." 

Many continued to share with one writing, "That Blackhawk helicopter going down, and deaths reported, is such a heartbreaker. It’s like we cannot get away from bad things happening." On the other hand, many shared footages that captured the crash from different angles. One of them wrote, "Another angle of the Blackhawk crash in Harvest, Alabama from home surveillance. You can hear the engine going but the chopper descends at high rate with no resistance from rotors as it nose dives at end." While a user asked, "We supposedly put people on the Moon 50 years ago but we can’t keep a Blackhawk helicopter in the air?"

What is the cause of crash?

National Guard spokesperson Robert Carver said in a statement, "It is premature to discuss possible causes of the crash. Like all military aircraft mishaps, the incident will be investigated. The National Guard will support law enforcement and other first responders handling the crash site," reports ABC News.

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