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A U.S. Navy helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean about 60 miles off the coast of San Diego on Tuesday, leaving five crew members unaccounted for.
The MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter took off from the USS Abraham Lincoln and went down at 4:30 p.m. local time while conducting routine flight operations, according to a Navypress release.
Search effortsrescued one crew member, while five others remain missing. Both Navy andCoast Guardassets are being used for the search.
The Navy has more than 250 MH-60Shelicopters, according to theNaval Air Systems Command. They were first used in 2002, have a range of 245 nautical miles, and can reach a top speed of 180 knots (over 200 mph).
The aircraft is used for a variety of tasks, such as “vertical replenishment, combat search and rescue, special warfare support and airborne mine countermeasures,” according to theNaval Technology website.
“We ask that you please respect the privacy of the families of our shipmates directly affected by this tragedy, and keep all of Lincoln Nation and our embarked shipmates in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time,” Lincoln official said in astatementWednesday morning.
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5 Crew Members Missing After US Navy Helicopter Crashes Into Pacific Ocean
Sebastian Hugheson September 1, 2021