YOKOSUKA, Japan, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- A U.S. Navy Knighthawk helicopter crashed near the Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan Monday, injuring two crew members, military officials said.
The injuries were not life-threatening, a Miura fire department spokesman said.
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The aircraft, which carried four crew members, belonged to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, the Stars and Stripes reported.
The helicopter's crew sent out a distress signal at 3:31 p.m. local time shortly before crashing in an empty area of reclaimed land about 10 miles southwest of the Yokosuka base, a Navy spokesman said.
