A MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter crashed off of Coronado, Calif., a Navy spokesperson confirmed to USNI News Thursday.
The helicopter from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 41 went into the San Diego Bay around 6:40 p.m. while conducting routine training, according to a Naval Air Forces release.
All six crew members survived and are undergoing medical evaluation. A safety boat was on location, and with the assistance of Federal Fire, the boat’s crew was able to rescue the helicopter personnel. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 41 trains naval aviators and crewmen on the MH-60R Sea Hawk.
