Navy Helicopter Down in James River, Crew Safe
Navy News Service
Story Number: NNS160614-09
Release Date: 6/14/2016 12:39:00 PM
From Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- A U.S. Navy MH-60S helicopter crashed this morning in the James River while on a routine training mission. The three crew members aboard were rescued and transported to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.
Their injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.
The helicopter is assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 2, the helicopter Fleet Replacement Squadron based at Norfolk Naval Station Chambers Field.
A mishap investigation board will be convened to determine the cause.
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