Swiss military helicopter crashes alps

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Yes, on August 4, 2022, a Swiss military helicopter, a Eurocopter EC635, crashed in the Swiss Alps, killing all five people on board. The helicopter was on a training mission when it went down in the mountains near the town of Sion, in the canton of Valais.

According to reports, the helicopter was flying at an altitude of around 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) when it suddenly lost contact with air traffic control. Rescue teams were quickly dispatched to the scene, but unfortunately, the helicopter was found to have crashed and burned, with no survivors.

The Swiss military has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, which is still ongoing. The identities of the five people on board have not been released pending notification of their families.

This incident is a tragic reminder of the risks and challenges involved in military aviation, and our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this accident.