# Mexican Navy helicopter emergency landing in Jalisco

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-navy-helicopter-emergency-landing-in-jalisco
> Updated: 2026-08-13T02:06:47.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-governor-denies-navy-helicopter-was-shot-down

### 2026-08-12: 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.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-navy-mi-17-helicopter-makes-emergency-landing-in-jalisco

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