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A South Korean AH-1S Cobra helicopter crashed in Gapyeong County during military training exercises, resulting in the deaths of its two-man crew. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Monday, with both warrant officers, aged 30 and 50, pronounced dead after critical condition transport to a hospital.

Preliminary assessments suggest no fire, explosion, or armaments were present, indicating a potential mechanical failure during an emergency landing drill. The Army has grounded all AH-1S Cobras and launched an emergency investigation focused on wreckage analysis and data recovery. The helicopters have been operational since 1991 and are set for retirement from 2028 to 2031.