Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk crash near Thurston County, Washington, United States

A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed on September 17, 2025, in Thurston County, Washington after snagging transmission lines, killing all four soldiers aboard. An investigation report revealed the aircraft had a known faulty autopilot system that coupled to unintended altitudes, multiple inoperable radios, and that the crew was operating under a time constraint when they deviated from their pre-planned route.