An AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed during a training exercise on Fort Carson Wednesday night, prompting the grounding of all aviation assets at the Mountain Post.

The helicopter crashed around 6:30 p.m. in a southern training area and emergency personnel arrived within minutes to care for two soldiers, a news release said. The two suffered minor injuries and were released from the hospital Wednesday night.

“We are grateful our soldiers are safe, and the unit is ensuring the crew, their families and friends are receiving all possible care and support during this time,” the base said in a news release.

The helicopter was with the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division. Officials said that the helicopter was conducting routine training exercises.

A team from the Army Combat Readiness Center at Fort Novosel, Alabama, will investigate the incident, the statement said.

The command temporarily grounded all aviation assets on Fort Carson until further notice.

On Monday night, an Army AH-64E Apache helicopter crashed at a military base in Washington state during a training exercise, sending the two pilots to a hospital, according to the Associated Press.

They are the most recent in several crashes involving Apaches.

The National Guard Bureau grounded all its helicopter units in late February following recent crashes, according to a news release from the guard.

On Feb. 12, an AH-64D Apache helicopter crashed in Utah injuring two. Then on Feb. 23, four national guardsmen died when the same type of helicopter crashed in Mississippi.

The National Guard planned to review safety policies and procedures, it’s statement said.

Last year the Army grounded all its aviators for safety training following 12 deaths in helicopter crashes. Chief Warrant Officer Kyle McKenna of Colorado Springs was among them and died on April 27, 2023 when two AH-64 Apache helicopters collided.

Fort Carson resumed flying Apaches about one week after safety reviews.