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Coast Guard helicopter crashes on a training mission in Alaska and four crew members are injured
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk Josh Funk, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident involved an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter that went down near Harbor Mountain in Sitka.
A Coast Guard helicopter crash occurred in Alaska on Monday, resulting in injuries to all four crew members on board. The incident involved an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter that went down near Harbor Mountain in Sitka. m.
The injured crew members were then transported to a medical facility for treatment. Further details about the crash and the condition of the crew members are available from the source, KPRC 2 Houston. The incident is reported to have happened during a training mission, but no additional information is provided in the initial report.
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Category: safety Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) Reading time: 1 min
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