The crash happened at around 8 p.m. and involved an AH-1W Cobra carrying two crew members and a UH-1 Huey utility helicopter with the other five service members from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Lt.

WSJ: Seven Marines Die as Helicopters Collide

The UH-1Y, which is replacing the aging version of the Huey utility helicopter first used during the Vietnam War, carries a crew of one or two pilots, a crew chief and other crew members, depending on the mission.

WSJ: Seven Marines Die as Helicopters Collide

Bell Helicopter manufactured the Huey chopper here, and the company is still, along with Lockheed, a major employer.

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