2016 United States Marine Corps helicopter collision
On January 14, 2016, two Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters of the United States Marine Corps reportedly collided over the Pacific Ocean, off Oahu's North Shore, in Hawaii. Each helicopter had six U.S. Marines aboard. A search and rescue operation was undertaken, and a debris field from the two craft was located. On January 20, the twelve crew members were declared deceased.
A US Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion similar to ones involved | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 14, 2016 |
| Summary | Mid-air collision |
| Site | Off Oahu, Hawaii, United States |
| Total fatalities | 12 (all) |
| Total survivors | 0 |
| First aircraft | |
| Type | Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion |
| Operator | United States Marine Corps (USMC) |
| Occupants | 6 |
| Fatalities | 6 |
| Second aircraft | |
| Type | Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion |
| Operator | USMC |
| Occupants | 6 |
| Fatalities | 6 |
In April, 2016, the remains of nine of the twelve crew members were recovered, as well as large portions of the wreckage. Three of the crew members have never been found.
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