Military helicopter crashes in Gapyeong, leaving 2 dead

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Military helicopter crashes in Gapyeong, leaving 2 dead

Published: 09 Feb. 2026, 11:49 Updated: 09 Feb. 2026, 13:24

LIM JEONG-WON
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Military authorities are seen inspecting the site of a helicopter crash in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi, on Feb. 9. [YONHAP]

Two people died after a military helicopter crashed in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi, at around 11 a.m. Monday.

A pilot and a passenger aboard the helicopter died after being found unconscious at the crash site. They were transported to nearby hospitals in critical condition but died around 1:10 p.m. Monday.

The helicopter is reportedly a Cobra Ah-1s aircraft belonging to the Korean Army.

Fire authorities are mobilizing 16 pieces of equipment and 43 personnel to work with the military for rescue operations.

Update, Feb. 9: Added information about the injured being hospitalized and rescue operations
Update, Feb. 9: Confirmed deaths added.

BY LIM JEONG-WON [[email protected]]