{"id":248077,"date":"2026-02-11T01:48:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T16:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenbizt.com\/en\/news\/uncategorized\/2026\/02\/11\/tragic-helicopter-crash-remembering-brave-soldiers\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:08:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:08:37","slug":"tragic-helicopter-crash-remembering-brave-soldiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenbizt.com\/en\/news\/military\/2026\/02\/11\/tragic-helicopter-crash-remembering-brave-soldiers\/","title":{"rendered":"Tragic Helicopter Crash: Remembering the Brave Soldiers of the AH-1S Cobra"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contents-cdn.viewus.co.kr\/image\/2026\/02\/CP-2023-0087\/image-877256fd-c82f-4da5-b465-f69bb33c4036.jpeg\" alt=\"&nbsp; Yonhap News Agency\" \/><figcaption>&nbsp; Yonhap News Agency<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p> President Lee Jae-myung salutes the national flag during a senior advisors meeting at the Blue House on January 29, 2026. [Photo = Yonhap News]<\/figure>\n<p>President Lee Jae-myung paid tribute to the Army aviators who perished in a helicopter crash during a training exercise in Gapyeong County, vowing to provide appropriate honors and support for the fallen.<\/p>\n<p>On the 10th, President Lee took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his condolences, stating, &#8220;I bow my head in solemn respect for the ultimate sacrifice made by Chief Warrant Officer Jung Sang-geun and Warrant Officer Jang Hee-sung, who lost their lives while executing training missions in extreme weather conditions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The President emphasized, &#8220;These brave aviators maintained control of their aircraft until the very end, prioritizing the safety of our citizens. The crash site was a mere 60 meters from a residential area. A slight deviation in trajectory could have resulted in a catastrophic loss of civilian life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Lee added, &#8220;We must never forget that our nation&#8217;s peace and security are built upon the unwavering dedication and sacrifice of true patriots like these.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The President also pledged to honor the fallen pilots and support their families. &#8220;My heart goes out to the families who must bid farewell to their cherished sons, husbands, and fathers,&#8221; Lee stated. &#8220;While words cannot fully express the depth of your loss, I assure you that our nation will provide all necessary support and recognition befitting their heroic service.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred on the morning of the 9th at 11:04 AM, when an AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter from the Army&#8217;s 15th Aviation Brigade crashed during an emergency procedure drill near Shinha Bridge in Hyeon-ri, Gapyeong County.<\/p>\n<p>Both the pilot and co-pilot, both warrant officers, were 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