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2 clusters · 12 sources · 1 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 30 days ago

Mexican Navy helicopter emergency landing in Jalisco

Overview

On August 12, 2026, a Mexican Navy MI-17 helicopter performed an emergency controlled descent in the La Garita area of Tamazula de Gordiano, Jalisco, during a security operation. Three naval personnel sustained non-serious injuries, but no fatalities were reported.

Following the incident, Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus clarified that the aircraft was not shot down, dismissing early speculation of an attack and characterizing the event as either a crash or a controlled landing during patrols.

Entities

Pablo Lemus · Tamazula de Gordiano · Jalisco · Mexican Navy · Colombia

Timeline

30 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Mexico governor denies Navy helicopter was shot down
Governor Pablo Lemus denied a Mexican Navy helicopter was shot down in Tamazula de Gordiano, while a strong earthquake was reported in Colombia.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
Mexican Navy helicopter makes emergency landing in Jalisco
A Mexican Navy MI-17 helicopter made an emergency landing during a security operation in Tamazula de Gordiano, Jalisco. Three personnel were injured, but no fatalities were reported.

Sources

aztecajalisco.com · aztecapuebla.com · excelsior.com.mx · lavozdelsur.com.mx · noticiaspv.com.mx · poresto.net · sdpnoticias.com · siker.com.mx · tempofranciskai.hu · turquesanews.mx · udgtv.com · voxpopulinoticias.com.mx