‘One of the greats’: Camp Pendleton Marine pilot killed in training exercise identified

Maj Tyler R Braconi Photo courtesy of rd Marine Aircraft Wing Military personnel have identified the Camp Pendleton-based pilot and California native killed in a helicopter crash last week Maj Tyler R Braconi died when an AH- Z Viper carrying two crew members crashed Thursday evening during routine training for the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Module near an unpopulated area of Imperial Gables The flight had departed from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton and experienced an aviation mishap near the California-Arizona dividing line bureaucrats reported Assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron HMLA Marine Aircraft Group and rd Marine Aircraft Wing Braconi commissioned in was promoted to major in and previously served with HMLA- and as an exchange pilot with the Australian Army View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Wingman Foundation thewingmanfoundation Braconi s decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Global War on Terrorism Utility Medal National Defense Arrangement Medal and Sea Function Deployment Ribbon with four bronze stars We join the family of Maj Tyler Braconi in mourning the unimaginable loss of a loved one Our the greater part valued asset is our people the individual Marine and Tyler was one of the greats disclosed Lt Col Christopher Hart commanding officer of HMLA- We mourn the loss of a Gunfighter brave aviator and leader that served our nation with humility strength and purpose Our focus is supporting Tyler s family and loved ones during this complicated time The second pilot was injured and has not been publicly identified functionaries explained The matter remains under probe and no further details have been distributed