Reference image of a MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter; this is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Wikimedia Commons - MC2 Jon Rasmussen - Public domain.
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Accident quick facts
Accident date
2026-08-25
Local time
unknown
Location
Colorado foothills west of Denver, Colorado
Aircraft
MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter
Operator
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
People on board
unknown
Reported injuries
none reported
Report status
Investigation Ongoing
What happened
On August 25, 2026, a MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter operated by the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment crashed in the foothills west of Denver, Colorado. The incident was described as an “aviation mishap.”
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft involved was a MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter operated by the 160th SOAR. Details about the flight origin, destination, and number of people on board have not been disclosed.
Emergency response
Emergency responders arrived at the scene promptly. Fortunately, all crew members aboard the helicopter were reported safe with no injuries.
Investigation status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other relevant military authorities are investigating the incident. No preliminary report has been released yet.
What officials and reports have confirmed
MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter operated by 160th SOAR crashed in Colorado foothills on August 25, 2026 [1]
Crew aboard the helicopter were safe with no reported injuries [1]
