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 U.S. Navy successfully recovered the remains of five sailors and the wreckage of their MH-60S Seahawk helicopter on October 8, following its August 31 crash into the Pacific Ocean off San Diego.
- The helicopter, operating from the USS Abraham Lincoln, crashed after its main rotor reportedly struck the flight deck due to side-to-side vibrations.
- An investigation into the incident is underway, which marks the 11th Navy manned aircraft crash this year, an increase compared to previous years.
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