USMC fixing lights on UH-1Y, AH-1Z after deadly collision

The U.S. Marine Corps is getting funds to install infrared position lights on new models of the UH-1 and AH-1 after the investigation into a deadly mid-air collision revealed that the lack of infrared lights might have contributed to the accident.

Investigators also noted that working rotor blade tip lights are missing in the USMC’s H-1 fleet.

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