All crew members were rescued after a Navy helicopter crashed into San Diego Bay on Thursday evening, according to media reports.
The MH-60R Sea Hawk crashed around 6:40 p.m. while on a training mission near Naval Amphibious Base Coronado.
All six crew members were rescued by a Navy boat at the scene.
The Federal Fire Department, Coast Guard and Coronado Fire Department all responded after the crash
The helicopter was from a Fleet Replacement Squadron that trains new naval aviators to fly and fight with the Sea Hawk.
“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,” a Navy statement said.
The incident is under investigation by the Navy.
Updated at 7:35 a.m., Friday, Jan. 12, 2024
