BREAKING: U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes In Alaska

A United States Coast Guard helicopter on Monday crashed in Alaska, igniting a desperate search-and-rescue mission, the military said.

The crash, which happened in Sitka, Alaska, involved a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter, according to the Coast Guard. 

“First responders and search and rescue assets are currently responding. The safety, well-being, and rescue of our crew members is our absolute, immediate priority,” the military said in a statement. 

The cause of the incident and the condition of those on board were not immediately released.

“A formal investigation will be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the event,” the Coast Guard said. 

The U.S. Coast Guard is actively responding to a reported crash involving a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter that occurred today in Sitka, Alaska.

First responders and search and rescue assets are currently responding. The safety, well-being, and rescue of our crew members

— USCGArctic (@USCGArctic) June 22, 2026

Monday’s crash comes one week after eight people were killed Monday when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California during a routine test mission. 

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