The two Camp Pendleton Marines killed in a helicopter crash in Twentynine Palms Friday were identified by military officials Sunday.

Capt. Elizabeth Kealey, 32, and 1st Lt. Adam Satterfield, 25, were training in a UH-1Y Huey above the air ground combat center when the helicopter crashed Friday about 4:40 p.m., officials said.
The victims were members of the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169.

“Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of our fallen Vipers, and we stand poised to support them in this tragedy,” said Lt. Col. James M. Isaacs, commanding officer of Kealey and Satterfield’s unit.

Isaacs said both were “outstanding officers and talented helicopter pilots.”
Kealey, From Indiana, Pennsylvania, joined the Marines in 2005. She served as a pilot and as a weapons training instructor. Kealey deployed twice with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and once during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

Her awards include the Air Medal with three Strike/Flight awards and a Navy achievement medal with a gold star.

Satterfield, from Oldham, Kentucky, joined the Marines in 2011. He served as a helicopter pilot and supported Marine Air-Ground Task Force training operations.

“Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the two Marines we lost in this tragic accident,” stated 3rd MAW Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Michael A. Rocco. “We at 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing stand ready to provide support to their families.” Kealey and Satterfield’s unit is part of the air wing, which is headquartered at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.