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Sikorsky MH-60M Black Hawk crash near Thorodin Mountain, Gilpin County, Colorado, United States

serious2026-08-25
Summary

The MH-60M came down on the east side of Thorodin Mountain in Gilpin County, Colorado, during what the Army described as a routine training exercise. All four on board were uninjured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The circumstances have not been established.

Incident details
Date
2026-08-25
Location
Thorodin Mountain, Gilpin County, Colorado, United States
Operator type
military
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
4
Probable cause
Unknown
Source
Denver7 ↗
39.8200, -105.4800
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceDenver7
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