None of the dozens of soldiers aboard the Sikorsky CH-53 were hurt in October 7 incident, as pilots managed to safely land the aircraft before it went up in flames
IAF chief Tomer Bar says helicopters will return to use after the entire fleet has been inspected; move comes after Yasur choppers were briefly grounded last month
Air Force chopper was ordered to take PM to protest-blocked airport en route to Italy, but he then took a police helicopter; pilots were reportedly unaware of ruse
Probe finds proximity to sea water likely caused piece to rust, though issue was hidden to all; killed pilots praised for trying to weather challenges as cabin filled with smoke
Investigators say pilots were not able to escape the helicopter because they were knocked out when it hit the water; remaining 'Atalef' aircraft to be checked for similar issues
Kohavi doubles down on superiority of infantrymen over intel officers; reflecting on deadly 1997 helicopter crash, defense minister calls for thorough probes of recent accidents
Fleet of helicopters to stay grounded as investigators still can't determine why the aircraft's left motor caught fire and why the pilots couldn't escape in last week's accident
Report says electrical short hampered pilots ability to control helicopter during crash landing, aircraft hit water on its right side and sank with two crew members still on board
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