A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk based in Sitka, similar to the helicopter involved in a crash on June 22, 2026. (U.S. Coast Guard)
The four Coast Guard crew members of an MH-60 Jayhawk involved in a helicopter crash Monday in Sitka, Alaska, are safe with non-serious injuries, the service said Tuesday.
The site of the crash was first identified through the activation of the aircrew’s locator beacon at approximately 10:07 a.m. Alaska time Monday, according to Lt. Pamela Manns, a spokeswoman for the Coast Guard Arctic District in Juneau.
Sitka Fire and Rescue arrived at the crash scene at approximately 11 a.m. and transported the crew to Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center.
“We are incredibly relieved our crew members survived with only minor injuries,” said Rear Adm. Bob Little, commander of the Coast Guard’s Arctic District. “We are grateful for the swift response by the Sitka Fire and Rescue who assisted us during this critical time.”
Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak repositioned a helicopter and crew to Coast Guard Air Station Sitka to maintain operational readiness in the Southeast Alaska region.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Coast Guard, officials said.
