US military helicopter makes emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea, one person missing

Source: Global Times
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On July 1, Xinhua News Agency reported from Washington (Reporter Shi Chun) that the U.S. Navy Central Command issued a statement on social media saying that a U.S. military MH-60S "Seahawk" helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea that day, with 3 of the 4 crew members rescued and 1 missing.

The statement said that the helicopter is attached to the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier. The 3 rescued personnel are currently in stable condition and receiving treatment on the carrier. The U.S. Navy is searching for the missing crew member.

The statement noted that there are currently no indications that the emergency landing was caused by hostile action, and the cause of the incident is under investigation.

Classification
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Casualties & Losses / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
4 crew members
Activity
Emergency water landing of a helicopter
Location
Arabian Sea
Unit
U.S. Navy, MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from USS George H.W. Bush
Time
July 1
Equipment
MH-60S Seahawk helicopter
Summary

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on July 1, resulting in one crew member missing and three rescued. The helicopter is part of the USS George H.W. Bush, and the Navy is currently searching for the missing individual. An investigation is underway, with no signs of hostile actions involved in the incident.

Key Facts
  • A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea.
  • Out of 4 crew members, 3 were rescued and 1 is missing.
  • The helicopter is from the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier.
  • There are no indications that hostile actions caused the emergency landing.