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flag Marine pilot Maj. Tyler Braconi died in a California training helicopter crash on Oct. 16, 2025; another pilot was injured.

flag Maj. Tyler R. Braconi, a 35-year-old Marine Corps pilot from California, died Oct. 16, 2025, in a helicopter crash near Imperial Gables, Southern California, during a training mission for the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course. flag The AH-1Z Viper, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 at Camp Pendleton, crashed while conducting routine flight operations. flag A second pilot was injured but in stable condition. flag Braconi, commissioned in 2012, was recognized for his service, including deployments and an exchange role with the Australian Army. flag His leadership was praised by squadron commanders. flag The Marine Corps is investigating the cause, with findings expected in several months.

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