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To: Glenn D. Rudolph who wrote (52827)	4/26/1999 7:51:00 PM
From: Glenn D. Rudolph	Respond to of 164684

Apache crashes in Tirana, Albania United Press International - April 26, 1999 19:46 WASHINGTON, April 26 (UPI) - The White House is accepting the crash of a U.S. Apache helicopter outside Tirana, Albania, as one of the inevitable risks of combat. The helicopter - one of 23 Apaches just dispatched to the region - crashed and burst into flames as it was completing a training mission at 10:20 p.m. local time (4:40 p.m. EDT). Pentagon spokesman Lt. David Gai said tonight the helicopter's two crewmen apparently escaped the wreckage with only minor injuries. Both were medevaced to the 212 MASH unit at Tirana Airport and are believed to be in good condition. A White House spokesman said officials there are primarily concerned with the well-being of the crew and are withholding further comment pending an investigation. ''This is a reminder that any military operation has its risks,'' he said. The cause of the crash is currently unknown and under investigation, but Gai said military authorities do not believe it was caused by enemy fire. The attack helicopter is part of ''Task Force Hawk,'' soon expected to enter the fray against Yugoslav troops in Kosovo. The operation was slated to have 24 Apaches, in addition to tanks, fighting vehicles, and artillery. One Apache remains in Italy with a maintenance problem, while 23 are based near Tirana. Heavy rains slowed their deployment, since their intended landing field is muddy. --