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Navy Seahawk Helo Crashes Near Guam; Crew Recovered Safely

April 27 2017

USA

All three crewmembers of a U.S. helicopter have been rescued after their aircraft crashed in the waters of the Pacific Ocean near Guam, reports Guam Daily Post.

The MH-60R Seahawk went down Thursday during routine flight operations about 24 miles east of Guam, said a Navy statement.

Two pilots and one aircrewman were recovered safely, said the Navy. No injuries were immediately apparent.

The helicopter is assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 78, which is...

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