US pilot dies in North Korea

Title

US pilot dies in North Korea

Genre

Interview

TX Date

18 Dec 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:01:06

Description

Interview with Lieutenent Colonel Philip Crowley, from the Pentagon, after it was revealed that one of the two pilots of the US Army helicopter which was forced down in North Korea on Saturday has died. The news came from the White House, confirming information provided by the North Koreans. The dead man has been named as Chief Warrant Officer David Hilemon - he is said to have died in the crash landing. The other pilot, Bobby Hall, is reported to be uninjured. Crowley says it is not yet known how the helicopter came to be in North Korean airspace. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Philip Crowley

Keywords

Aircraft; USA; Deaths; International relations; Military affairs; Pilots; Army; Helicopters; Korea DPR; David Hilemon; Bobby Hall

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