SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A U.S. Navy helicopter carrying a crew of six individuals crashed into the San Diego Bay during routine training on Thursday night, according to Commander Beth Teach of the U.S. Navy. The helicopter, an MH-60R from Helicopter Maritime Strike squadron 41, went down around 6:40 p.m., but fortunately, all crew members survived.
Commander Teach mentioned that a safety boat was present nearby, which played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the crew. Federal Fire also provided assistance during the incident. Following the crash, all crew members were swiftly brought ashore and are currently undergoing medical evaluation. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
The squadron involved in the incident, HSM-41, serves as a Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) providing training for the Navy’s newest Naval Aviators and Naval Aircrewmen. HSM-41 focuses on training them to operate the MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, which is regarded as the Navy’s most advanced rotary wing maritime strike platform.
No further details regarding the crash are currently available, but updates will be provided as they become available.
[Restate key facts]
– A U.S. Navy helicopter crashed into the San Diego Bay with a crew of six individuals.
– All crew members survived the incident and are currently undergoing medical evaluation.
– The cause of the crash is under investigation.
– The squadron involved, HSM-41, serves as a training unit for the Navy’s newest naval aviators and aircrewmen.
– The MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter is the Navy’s most advanced rotary wing maritime strike platform.