The United States Coast Guard confirmed Monday that an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter has crashed in Sitka, Alaska, during a training flight with four people on board.The Coast Guard said no fatalities have been reported, and all crew members from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka have been transported to Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center.
The cause of the crash, which occurred Monday morning, is currently under investigation.
“The safety, well-being, and rescue of our crew members is our absolute, immediate priority,” the Coast Guard said on X. “The cause of the incident is not yet known. A formal investigation will be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the event.”
The incident comes after an Air Force B-52 aircraft crashed after takeoff last week at Edwards Air Force Base, in California, killing all eight travelers on board.
Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.
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