5 Missing From Helicopter That Crashed Off The Deck Of The USS Abraham Lincoln

San Diego CA

02 September, 2021

8:59 AM

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By Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego September 2, 2021 Search and rescue efforts continued Wednesday for five crewmembers missing after a helicopter crashed off the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln. The 3rd Fleet public affairs office said the MH-60S Seahawk was conducting routine flight operations at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday when it crashed off the deck of the aircraft carrier some 60 nautical miles off San Diego. One crewmember was rescued and transported ashore, where he was listed in stable condition, the Navy said. Fives sailors aboard the San Diego-based carrier were injured in the accident. Two were flown ashore for treatment, while three others suffered minimal injuries and remain aboard the ship. The helicopter, which is a multi-mission aircraft, was assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 at North Island Naval Air Station. Both Coast Guard and Navy ships and aircraft are involved in the search for survivors. Times of San Diego is an independent online news site covering the San Diego metropolitan area. Our journalists report on politics, crime, business, sports, education, arts, the military and everyday life in San Diego. No subscription is required, and you can sign up for a free daily newsletter with a summary of the latest news.