A US military helicopter made an emergency landing in the Sea of Oman: 1 person missing

A US military helicopter made an emergency landing in the Sea of Oman: 1 person missing

02.07.2026 00:50

The U.S. Naval Forces Central Command reported that a U.S. military MH-60S "Sea Hawk" helicopter made an "emergency water landing" in the Sea of Oman. It was announced that three of the four crew members on board were rescued, while search efforts for the missing person continue.

A US Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea. Three of the four crew members were rescued, and one missing person is being searched for. There is no suspicion of an attack, and an investigation has been launched.

HELICOPTER LANDS IN WATER

The US Naval Forces Central Command reported that a US Navy MH-60S "Sea Hawk" military helicopter, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, performed an "emergency water landing" in the Arabian Sea. It was noted that three of the four crew members aboard the helicopter were rescued and brought to the ship's deck, and their medical conditions are stable.

1 CREW MEMBER MISSING

It was stated that US Navy elements in the area are continuing search operations for the one missing crew member. It was emphasized that there is no evidence suggesting the helicopter crashed due to an attack, and an investigation into the incident has been launched.

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