US Navy helicopter crashes in PH sea; 5 crew members rescued  | Inquirer News

US Navy helicopter crashes in PH sea; 5 crew members rescued 

By: - Reporter / @ConsINQ
/ 08:21 PM January 25, 2020

MANILA, Philippines — Five crewmen were rescued after a helicopter of the United States Navy went down in the Philippine sea on Saturday afternoon.

In a statement from U.S. 7th Fleet, the MH-60 Seahawk helicopter of the USS Blue Ridge, which carried five passengers, went down in the Philippine sea while undertaking routine operations at 5:15 p.m.

Of the five crewmen, three were first rescued as two others were initially reported missing following the incident.

Article continues after this advertisement

“There were five souls aboard, three have been safely recovered and the search is ongoing for the other two,” read the statement.

FEATURED STORIES

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Japanese Coast Guard, USS America (LHA 6), USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and U.S. Air Force joined in the rescue of the two missing passengers.

Authorities said the five Seahawk personnel are now safe.

Article continues after this advertisement

The rescued aircrew were transferred to a hospital in Okinawa, Japan for check up and to get medical attention.

Article continues after this advertisement

https://www.facebook.com/7thfleet/photos/a.10150768116772402/10157912324337402/?type=3&theater

INQUIRER.net has sought comment from Department of National Defense and Philippine Navy for further details but has yet to reply as of posting time.

Edited by JPV
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: helicopter, Nation, rescue

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.