US Navy Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopter disappears from radar over the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia
Quick Look
- A US Navy helicopter Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk suddenly lost altitude and disappeared from radar over the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia.
- According to flight trajectories, by 21:35 UTC the altitude dropped to zero, and two minutes later the transponder signal was interrupted.
- There have been no official comments from CENTCOM or the Pentagon yet.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopter is used by the US Navy for anti-submarine warfare, reconnaissance and search and rescue missions. The incident occurred in the Red Sea, an important region for global shipping and the US military presence.
A US Navy helicopter Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk suddenly lost altitude and disappeared from radar over the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia.
There have been no official statements or comments from the US Central Command (CENTCOM) or the Pentagon regarding the incident.
WASHINGTON, October 6 - RIA Novosti. A US Navy helicopter Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk sharply lost altitude and disappeared from radar over the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia, according to flight data reviewed by RIA Novosti.
At about 21.24 UTC (00.24 Moscow time), the helicopter was traveling at a speed of about 220 km/h at an altitude of about 91 meters. 11 minutes later, by 21.35 UTC, the aircraft's speed dropped to 17 km/h and the altitude dropped to zero meters. After another two minutes, the speed dropped to zero, after which the helicopter’s transponder signal stopped receiving.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
An official investigation into the cause of the incident will be conducted.
Very likely · Within weeks
Search and rescue operations may be initiated in the area of the helicopter's last known position.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What is the reason for the sudden loss of altitude and disappearance of the helicopter from radar?
- Is there any data on the condition of the crew and the aircraft after the incident?
- Are search and rescue operations planned in the area of the disappearance?
- Will there be an official investigation into the incident?
