CENTCOM's Gulf blunder exposed: US Apache gunship crashes near Oman in self-inflicted disaster

U.S. Central Command confirmed that two crew members were rescued after a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed near Oman on June 8 during a patrol mission. According to CENTCOM, both personnel were recovered within two hours and were reported to be in stable condition after receiving medical attention. The rescue operation was led by Naval Forces Central Command and supported by the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. Additional assistance came from U.S. Air Force and Navy units, including the U.S. 5th Fleet’s Task Force 59. The cause of the crash has not yet been publicly disclosed.