Trump: Apache crew safe after US helicopter crash near Strait of Hormuz

Published
June 09, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Strait, Washington
Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Oman
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Incident type
Fire, Aircraft

Summary

Vehicle Fire Strait Washington in Strait, Washington: A U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashed on Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz, close to the coast of Oman. President Donald Trump stated that the pilots were safe and that no one was injured in the incident. Central Command reported that the AH-64 Apache went down while conducting a patrol mission in regional waters. The cause of the crash remains unclear as of the report.

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Trump: Apache crew safe after US helicopter crash near Strait of Hormuz

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