International Two Die as U.S. Helicopter Crashes in Iraq Published January 16, 2006 at 6:13 PM PST This story was published more than 18 years ago. Facebook WhatsApp Email Both crewmen are killed when a U.S. military helicopter crashes in Iraq. The incident occurred in an area near Baghdad known for insurgent activity. It's the third U.S. helicopter downed in 10 days. Copyright 2006 NPR