16.01.2026 15:43
A Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter belonging to the Israeli army fell to the ground after a rope broke while being transported in the air with another helicopter in the occupied West Bank. There were no casualties or injuries in the incident, and the helicopter is estimated to be worth 6 million dollars (approximately 260 million TL).
A malfunctioning helicopter belonging to the Israeli army fell while being transported by another helicopter due to a rope breaking in the occupied West Bank.
HELICOPTER FELL WHILE BEING TRANSPORTED
In a written statement from the Israeli army, it was noted that on Tuesday, due to adverse weather conditions, a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter made a landing in an open area in the occupied West Bank. It was stated that during a rescue operation carried out this morning with another helicopter, the transported helicopter fell due to the rope breaking.
VALUE OF 6 MILLION DOLLARS
It was reported that there were no fatalities or injuries, and an investigation has been initiated regarding the incident. The moments when the helicopter crashed to the ground were captured by amateur cameras. The helicopter is estimated to be worth 6 million dollars (approximately 260 million TL).
The Israeli Air Force uses Black Hawk helicopters, known as Yanshuf in Hebrew, for both routine transportation missions and for transporting troops during military operations.