US Navy helicopter makes emergency water landing in Arabian Sea, one crew member missing
A US Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter performed an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on July 1, 2026. One crew member remains missing while the cause of the incident is under investigation.
A US Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on July 1, 2026. One crew member is missing after the incident, and there is no indication that the emergency was caused by hostile action. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
Accounts differ on the condition of the three other crew members. Indian sources reported that three crew members were rescued, while Western sources said three crew members were injured. ABC AU also reported that three crew members were injured.
Financialexpress.com reported that the helicopter was assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Times of India reported that the US Navy is conducting search operations for the missing individual.
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