On February 9, 2026, a South Korean Army AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Gapyeong County, resulting in the deaths of two soldiers. According to 'Tribune Latest', the helicopter went down shortly after 11 am local time, and the two crew members were evacuated to nearby hospitals where they were later pronounced dead. The training exercise was focused on practicing emergency landing procedures without shutting down the engine, as reported by 'channelnewsasia'. Following the crash, the South Korean Army has suspended all operations of the AH-1S Cobra helicopters and established an emergency response team to investigate the cause of the accident. The 'South China Morning Post' noted that the helicopter crashed due to an 'unidentified cause', and images from local media showed the helicopter's crumpled fuselage on a rocky riverbank.