Six servicemembers die after helicopter crash Published Nov. 9, 2007 By Staff Reports 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy (AFPN) -- Six U.S. servicemembers have died of injuries sustained when a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter attached to 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment crashed at approximately noon Nov. 8, 22 miles southwest of Aviano. Five died in the crash and one died later that evening. Eleven U.S. Airmen and Soldiers were on board the aircraft, four Army crew members and seven Airmen as passengers. This was a training flight which also afforded Airmen the opportunity to gain a better understanding of joint operations and to perform a reenlistment ceremony. The names of the victims are being withheld until notification of next of kin has been completed. When appropriate, names will be released by the individual services. The cause of the crash is under investigation. "I ask you to keep our Army and Air Force families who lost loved ones in your prayers," said Brig. Gen Craig Franklin, 31st Fighter Wing commander. "The impact of this tragedy will be felt throughout our community for some time." A joint memorial service for the fallen Aviano family members is tentatively planned for Nov. 14. Comment on this story (comments may be published on Air Force Link) View the comments/letters page