Severe weather damages aircraft fleet at Fort Carson

(FORT CARSON, Colo.) — Fort Carson reported damage to multiple aircraft due to a significant weather event on Thursday evening, Aug. 1.

According to a spokesperson with Fort Carson, the weather event happened at Butts Army Heliport. The storm caused damage to multiple aircraft belonging to the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division.

“This weather event had a significant impact to our fleet. I am grateful there were no injuries,” said Col. Nicholas Ploetz, commander of the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade. “Our Soldiers are resilient and will do what is necessary to recover our equipment and continue to perform our mission.”

Aircraft that were damaged include Apaches, Chinooks, and Black Hawks. Facilities in the heliport have minor damage and no injuries were reported.

Currently, there are no environmental impacts reported. There will be a thorough investigation to assess the damage.

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