A US Coast Guard helicopter crashed near Harbor Mountain in Sitka, Alaska, on Monday morning shortly after 10 am during a training flight, prompting a search and rescue effort.

Four crewmembers were aboard the helicopter at the time of the crash.

The cause of the crash is unclear.

“The U.S. Coast Guard is actively responding to a reported crash involving a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter that occurred today in Sitka, Alaska,” US Coast Guard Arctic said.

“First responders and search and rescue assets are currently responding. The safety, well-being, and rescue of our crew members,” USCG Arctic said.

The U.S. Coast Guard is actively responding to a reported crash involving a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter that occurred today in Sitka, Alaska.

First responders and search and rescue assets are currently responding. The safety, well-being, and rescue of our crew members

— USCGArctic (@USCGArctic) June 22, 2026

“Is our absolute, immediate priority. The cause of the incident is not yet known. A formal investigation will be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the event,”

Is our absolute, immediate priority. The cause of the incident is not yet known. A formal investigation will be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the event.

— USCGArctic (@USCGArctic) June 22, 2026

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Coast Guard responds to helicopter crash in Sitka https://t.co/KLhzoJBUxw

— USCGArctic (@USCGArctic) June 22, 2026

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