4 injured when Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Alaska – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Sitka, Alaska
near Harbor Mountain
Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Sitka Alaska in Sitka, Alaska: Four crew members were injured when a U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka crashed during a training flight near Harbor Mountain in Sitka, Alaska. The crash was first reported to the Coast Guard at about 10:07 a.m. after the crew's personal locator beacon was activated. The Coast Guard said the crew members survived with only minor injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
U.S. Coast Guard At-fault party

Original reporting

4 injured when Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Alaska – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

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