An MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to the US Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment was involved in an aviation mishap on August 25, 2026. The incident occurred during a routine training flight in the Colorado Front Range, approximately 25 miles west of Denver.
Local authorities confirmed the aircraft came down on the eastern flank of Thorodin Mountain. According to statements from the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command, all four crew members aboard the helicopter survived the event without injuries.
The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, known for its extensive experience in high-stakes tactical environments, maintains a rigorous training schedule for its specialized MH-60M variants. Military officials have not yet provided details regarding the specific cause of the incident, nor have they released information regarding the status or recovery of the airframe. The location of the incident involves high-altitude terrain, a factor that can impact rotorcraft performance during flight operations.
The Army continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the flight. No further updates on the investigation or the condition of the hardware have been released at this time.