160th SOAR MH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter Crashes in Colorado Foothills; Crew Safe on August 25, 2026
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Accident quick facts
Accident date
2026-08-25
Location
Colorado foothills west of Denver, Colorado
Aircraft
MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter
Operator
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
Reported injuries
0
Report status
Investigation Ongoing
What happened
On August 25, 2026, an MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter operated by the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) crashed in the foothills west of Denver, Colorado. The crew on board survived the crash without injuries.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft involved was an MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. Details about the mission, origin, and destination have not been disclosed.
Emergency response
Emergency responders reached the crash site promptly. The crew was found safe and did not require medical treatment.
Investigation status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
What officials and reports have confirmed
MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Colorado foothills west of Denver on August 25, 2026 [1]
