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Coast Guard helicopter crashes on a training mission in Alaska and four crew members are injured
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Josh Funk, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the crash, including the cause and extent of the crew members' injuries, are available from KSAT 12, the source of this information.
A Coast Guard helicopter crash occurred in Alaska, resulting in injuries to all four crew members on board. The incident happened near Harbor Mountain in Sitka. The crew members were rescued and taken to a medical facility for treatment.
, approximately an hour after the crash. Further details about the crash, including the cause and extent of the crew members' injuries, are available from KSAT 12, the source of this information. The helicopter, an MH-60 Jayhawk, was on a training mission at the time of the incident.
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Category: safety Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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