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 killed in an MH-60S Seahawk crash on August 31 off the coast of San Diego were recovered on October 8, along with the aircraft's wreckage from a depth of 5,300 feet.
- The MH-60S Seahawk, operating from the USS Abraham Lincoln, crashed into the ocean after its main rotor struck the flight deck due to side-to-side vibrations during a routine flight operation.
- Besides the five fatalities, one crew member survived, and five sailors on board the aircraft carrier sustained injuries during the incident.
- An investigation into the crash is underway, which marks the 11th Navy manned aircraft incident this year, an increase from previous years.
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