The MH-60R Seahawk crashed into the waters of San Diego Bay around 6:40 p.m. while performing a training exercise. All six crew members survived the crash, US Air Force Pacific Fleet spokesman, Navy Cmdr. Beth Teach, confirmed.
“Due to the nature of the training, a safety boat was on location and, with the assistance of Federal Fire, all six crew members survived and were promptly moved ashore. All personnel are undergoing medical evaluation at this time.”
The cause of the crash of the US Navy helicopter is under investigation, with the severity of injuries not yet known. According to Teach, none of the crew suffered serious or potentially fatal wounds.
According to the Navy, the aircraft belonged to the 41st Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron, located at Naval Air Station North Island on the Coronado peninsula, which trains flight personnel on the MH-60R Seahawk.
This is the primary helicopter used by the Navy for anti-submarine warfare. It can also perform search, rescue and reconnaissance missions.
