The remains of five sailors who died when their MH-60S Seahawk crashed into the ocean in late August have been recovered, the U.S. Navy announced Tuesday.
U.S. Navy Recovers Remains of Five Killed in MH-60S Crash
Key Takeaways:
- The remains of five sailors who died in an MH-60S Seahawk crash off the coast of San Diego on August 31 were recovered on October 8, 2021.
- The helicopter, operating from the USS Abraham Lincoln, crashed into the ocean after its main rotor struck the flight deck due to side-to-side vibrations, also injuring five sailors on the carrier.
- The wreckage and human remains were located and recovered from a depth of approximately 5,300 feet, and an investigation into the incident is currently underway.
- This crash marks the 11th incident for Navy manned aircraft in 2021.
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