The US Navy is searching for a missing aircrewman after an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the USS George HW Bush crashed in the Arabian Sea early on July 1, 2026. The incident occurred at 3:30 a.m. ET, according to the US Navy’s 5th Fleet command centre.
Three crew members rescued, one missing
The helicopter was carrying four crew members when it conducted an emergency water landing. Three of the four were recovered and are in stable condition aboard the USS George H.W. Bush. The fourth remains missing, and search operations are underway using US Navy assets in the region.
Navy officials emphasized that there is no indication the emergency was caused by hostile action. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
Context of regional tensions
The USS George HW Bush, one of the largest American warships, has been operating in the region amid ongoing conflict with Iran, which has included the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The US Navy has deployed additional assets in the area following the crisis.
Metro has contacted the Pentagon for further details. The search for the missing crew member continues.
