A United States Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter suffered an accident last Thursday night (11) in Coronado, in San Diego Bay. The aircraft crashed at sea during a training flight, the Navy said. The six crew were rescued alive.
According to the Navy, the accident occurred around 18:40 pm (local time) during routine training, involving a helicopter from Maritime Attack Helicopter Squadron 41 (HSM-41) Seahawks, a unit that trains MH-60R pilots and crew. .
A security boat was at the scene and, with the help of the Fire Department, the boat crew managed to rescue the soldiers who were on board the helicopter. They were taken to the hospital, where they were evaluated. The causes of the accident are being investigated.
Also called Romeo, the MH-60R is an improved version of the SH-60B and F. Operated by the Navy since 2006, the multi-mission helicopter is used in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, search and rescue, troop transport, resupply and other missions. activities. The model is widely used by the US Navy and has been exported to seven countries.
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