# US Army Black Hawk helicopter crash in Colorado

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-army-black-hawk-helicopter-crash-in-colorado
> Updated: 2026-08-28T16:53:50.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

On August 25, 2026, a US Army MH-60M Black Hawk helicopter from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment crashed during a routine training mission on Thorodin Mountain in Gilpin County, Colorado. 

The four crew members on board escaped without injury. Although officials identified and mitigated a fuel leak at the crash site, there were no reports of fire or significant environmental impact. The US Army has initiated a safety investigation to determine the cause of the unplanned landing.

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### 2026-08-28: Mexican Air Force Black Hawk crashes in Durango

A Mexican Air Force Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Durango after losing engine power during takeoff. Seven military personnel on board survived with only minor injuries.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-air-force-black-hawk-crashes-in-durango

### 2026-08-25: US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Colorado during training

A US Army MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment crashed during training in Colorado on August 25. All four crew members were unhurt.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-army-black-hawk-helicopter-makes-unplanned-landing-in-colorado

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