The accident occurred during a joint exercise , the Israeli Defense ministry said . 1 Romanian service ##man and 6 passengers were on board . The Israeli CH-53 helicopter went down about 3:20 p.m. ( 8:20 a.m . ET ) The Israeli crew was four pilots and two mechanics .
The accident occurred during a joint exercise , the Israeli Defense ministry said . 1 Romanian service ##man and 6 passengers were on board . The Israeli crew was four pilots and two mechanics .