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Coast Guard helicopter crashes on a training mission in Alaska and four crew members are injured
By Josh Funk, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
A Coast Guard helicopter crashed in Alaska Monday, and all four crew members were injured. The MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed near Harbor Mountain in Sitka, but no deaths were reported. Rescuers arrived around 11 a.m. about an hour after the crash and rushed all four crew members to Mt. Edgecum...
Key takeaway The MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed near Harbor Mountain in Sitka, but no deaths were reported.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The recent string of plane crashes across the country, including the Coast Guard helicopter crash in Alaska, has significant implications for San Antonio 's own aviation community. As a city with a strong military presence and a growing commercial aviation sector, the safety of air travel is a pressing concern for local residents. The fact that the Coast Guard will be investigating the cause of the crash in Alaska is a reminder that safety protocols are constantly being evaluated and improved. San Antonio's own airports and airfields, such as those used by the local military bases, will likely be watching the outcome of this investigation closely to see if any changes need to be made to their own procedures. Additionally, the city's emergency response teams may also be reviewing their own protocols for responding to aviation accidents, to ensure they are prepared in the event of a similar incident occurring locally.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Coast Guard helicopter crashed in Alaska Monday, and all four crew members were injured. The MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed near Harbor Mountain in Sitka, but no deaths were reported. Rescuers arrived around 11 a.m. about an hour after the crash and rushed all four crew members to Mt. Edgecum...
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