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 and the wreckage of an MH-60S Seahawk that crashed off the coast of San Diego on August 31 were recovered on October 8.
- The helicopter, operating from the USS Abraham Lincoln, experienced side-to-side vibrations, causing its main rotor to strike the flight deck before it fell into the ocean.
- The crash resulted in the deaths of five crew members and injured five additional sailors on the aircraft carrier.
- An investigation into the incident is underway, which marks the 11th Navy manned aircraft crash this year.
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