National Guard Helicopter Incident Sparks Controversy in Hurricane Relief Efforts

A helicopter delivering aid in North Carolina inadvertently scattered supplies, fueling conspiracy theories amid ongoing hurricane recovery.

Video footage shows a North Carolina National Guard Black Hawk helicopter disrupting a relief site while attempting to deliver generators.
The helicopter's rotor wash scattered tents and supplies, leading to the grounding of the crew pending an investigation.
Conspiracy theories emerged online, falsely claiming the helicopter deliberately destroyed aid supplies.
The incident occurred in Burnsville, North Carolina, as recovery efforts continue following the devastation of Hurricane Helene.
The North Carolina National Guard has acknowledged the incident and is working with local organizations to assess damage.