UPDATE: U.S. Navy Helicopter Crashes Off the Coast of San Diego

Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet
Story by Chief Petty Officer Alma Paschall

Date: 08.31.2021
Posted: 08.31.2021 21:51
News ID: 404299

SAN DIEGO—An MH-60S helicopter embarked aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) crashed into the sea while conducting routine flight operations approximately 60 nautical miles off the coast of San Diego at 4:30 p.m. PST, Aug. 31.

Search and rescue operations are ongoing with multiple Coast Guard and Navy air and surface assets.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.