On the night of July 1, an emergency landing of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in the Arabian Sea took place. The aircraft belongs to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush. According to the US military command, one of the four crew members is listed as missing, while the other three were injured; their condition is stable. At the same time, it is stressed that there are no preliminary signs of hostile action.
The US Fifth Fleet’s ships are currently actively searching for the missing service member. A formal investigation into the circumstances of the incident has been launched. As Reuters notes, an emergency water landing is an extremely dangerous procedure even for experienced pilots: due to the high center of gravity, the aircraft may flip upside down upon contact with the water.
The incident comes amid the long-running presence of US forces in the region and the recent easing of tensions between Washington and Tehran. Recall that on June 15, with Pakistan mediating, the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding, which effectively brought to an end the military conflict that began in late February. Nevertheless, the situation remains complicated, and every accident draws close attention.
Full version: فقدان عسكري أمريكي ببحر العرب بعد هبوط مروحية اضطراريا