U.S. Navy helicopter crashes into San Diego Bay while performing a routine mission

U.S. Navy helicopter crashes into San Diego Bay while performing a routine mission

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January 13 2024, 02:05 AM • 27965 views

A U.S. Navy MH-60R helicopter crashes in San Diego Bay during training; six crew members survive and are under medical care.

A U.S. Navy helicopter crashed into San Diego Bay in California during a training exercise, all six crew members on board survived. This is reported by CBC News, UNN reports .

Details

It is noted that an MH-60R helicopter from the Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) 41 squadron crashed in San Diego Bay "during a routine training exercise." There were six crew members on board, they survived, and a rescue boat at the scene brought them all to shore.

All personnel are undergoing a medical examination. An investigation has been launched to determine the causes of the accident.

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The U.S. Navy describes the MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter as its "most advanced rotary wing maritime strike platform.

Recall

On December 11, an American F-16 crashed into the Yellow Sea during a training exercise after taking off from Kunsan Air Base, but the pilot ejected safely and was rescued.

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