US Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk down near Iran: Massive rescue hunt underway as 1 crew member still missing

Published on Jul 02, 2026 03:06 pm IST

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter operating from the USS George H.W. Bush has crashed in the Arabian Sea, according to the U.S. 5th Fleet. One crew member remains missing while three others were rescued during a sustained search and recovery operation. The helicopter was reportedly conducting an emergency landing when the incident occurred. Authorities have stated there is no indication of hostile action at this stage, and an investigation into the cause is underway. The crash follows another recent U.S. military helicopter incident near the Strait of Hormuz, raising renewed attention on operational safety in the region.

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