Original title: U.S. Navy: five missing crew members died in a helicopter crash
Reference News Network reported on September 5 that according to San Diego, the associated press, nearly a week after a helicopter crashed in the Pacific Ocean, the U.S. Navy announced the death of five missing crew members on September 4 local time.
The Pacific Fleet said in a statement that the previous rescue operation had lasted more than 72 hours, and more than 30 search and rescue flights to find the wreckage of helicopters.
It is reported that another five crew members on the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln were injured on August 31. The MH-60S helicopter was operating on the deck of the aircraft carrier and later fell into the sea.
It is reported that the cause of the crash of the MH-60S helicopter is under investigation, but due to the injury of the crew on the aircraft carrier "Abraham Lincoln", it is unclear whether the aircraft carrier has been hit by the helicopter or helicopter parts.
The US Navy said the helicopter crashed during routine flight operations（ Compile / Jin Jinlong)