Six survivors escape Navy chopper crash into San Diego Bay

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All six personnel on a Navy helicopter that crashed off Southern California Thursday night survived, military authorities said.

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Officials said the collision occurred near Coronado, a tourist area on a bay peninsula south of downtown San Diego.

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Commander Beth Teach of Naval Air Station North Island told USA TODAY that an MH-60R Helicopter Maritime Strike squadron 41 crashed in San Diego Bay at 6:40 p.m.

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It added "due to the nature of the training, a safety boat was on location" and federal firemen rescued all six crew members.

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Officials say all six passengers had non-life-threatening injuries and were evaluated Thursday night.

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Winter storm brings snow, rain, and freezing temps to US. Navy chopper crash: Investigation ongoing. The accident reason and crew members' names were unknown.

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"The crash cause is under investigation," the statement read. Live updates: Midwest winter storm brings blizzards, cold temps 1-man feared dead, 2-rescued after Idaho mountain avalanche, police say.

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The "Battlecats" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 73 launch an MH-60R Sea Hawk from the flight deck of the USS Nimitz. 

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Military officials say all six individuals aboard an MH-60R that crashed into San Diego Bay on Jan. 11, 2024, survived.

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