Marine Corps blames pilot error for deadly Hawaii crash

The Marine Corps is blaming pilot error and other factors for the nighttime collision of two helicopters that killed 12 Marines off the coast of Hawaii.
Marine Corps Forces Pacific spokesman Lt. Col. Curtis Hill said in a statement Tuesday that an investigation determined the reasons for the January crash.
Hill says contributing factors were low aircraft readiness leading to inadequate pilot proficiency and the squadron’s lack of focus on basic aviation practices.
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