Helicopter

US Navy calls off search for missing sailor following helicopter crash in Arabian Sea

The US military said no foul play is suspected in the incident, which also injured three additional sailors.

This US Navy handout photo released on May 8, 2026 by US Central Command Public Affairs shows an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter; Illustrative.
General view of Aramco tanks and oil pipe at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia May 21, 2018; illustrative.

Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura, at least 14 killed, authorities confirm

A UH-60L YANSHUF from 124 squadron takes part in an Israeli air force air show during the graduation ceremony for soldiers who have completed the IAF Flight Course, at the Hatzerim Air Base in the Negev desert, June 29, 2023.

IDF helicopter carrying Herzog makes emergency landing after hitting bird, none injured

Subtronics and Oliver Tree perform at the Sahara Tent during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 12, 2026 in Indio, California.

Oliver Tree, several other celebrities dead after deadly helicopter crash in Brazil


'Family man' Tom Ish-Shalom killed in helicopter crash in Gaza

Warrant Officer Tom Ish-Shalom, 38, was killed in a helicopter crash in Gaza. Ish-Shalom leaves behind his wife and three children.

 Warr. Ofc. (res.) Tom Ish-Shalom, 38, was killed in a helicopter crash in Gaza, September 11, 2024.

'What happened was an accident': No foul play evident in Raisi's helicopter crash, source says

A preliminary report by Iran's military had said in May that no evidence of foul play or attack had been found so far during investigations into the crash.

 A HELICOPTER carrying Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi takes off near the Iran-Azerbaijan border, on May 19. The helicopter later crashed, killing the president.

MDA helicopter paramedics save Israelis wounded by Hamas on October 7

The police officer, who was wounded at the Nova music festival, begged me: “Save me, I have kids,” says Dr Shafir Botner.

 The helicopter crew with the police officers after they recovered

IDF pilot speaks to 'Post': How Noa Argamani was rescued from Gaza

Capt. 'R,' a pilot in the Israeli Air Force's 124th Squadron spoke to 'the Post' on the successful rescue mission and the pitfalls expertly navigated.

A military helicopter seen at the Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, June 8, 2024

US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash

US President Joe Biden's administration was strongly criticized by some Republican members of Congress for offering condolences to Iran.

 SYRIA’S PRESIDENT Bashar Assad shakes hands with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during the signing of a cooperation agreement in Damascus, last year. The ICC has never issued an arrest warrant against Ayatollah Khamenei or Assad, the writer points out.

Next few weeks will reveal power struggle within Iranian battle for presidency - opinion

The upcoming days in Iran are fraught with tension as power-hungry factions jockey for proximity to the leadership.

 MOURNERS ATTEND a funeral in Tehran, last week, for victims of the helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and others.

The dispensable statesman: What impact does Raisi's death have on Iran? - opinion

RAISI’S DEPARTURE won’t end this rise of the mediocre in the Iranian system. His temporary successor, former IRGC officer Mohammed Mokhber, is a product of the same process.

 MOURNERS ATTEND the funeral for victims of helicopter crash that killed Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and others,  in Tehran, on Tuesday.

US were 'unable to assist' Iran in locating Raisi after helicopter crash

This rare request from the Islamic Republic, which called the United States "the Great Satan," was revealed by the State Department in Washington.

  Presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi gestures after casting his vote during presidential elections at a polling station in Tehran, Iran June 18, 2021.

Iran’s Raisi joins long list of political leaders involved in mysterious crashes

It isn't expected that presidents should go missing or be involved in crashes. However, historically, a number of important political and military leaders have met their end in crashes.

 A view of the wreckage of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter at the crash site on a mountain in Varzaghan, northwestern Iran, May 20, 2024

Death of Iranian president in crash unlikely to cause change in regime - analysis

This does “nothing” for regime change, said Dr. Meir Javedanfar, an Iranian lecturer at Reichman University, as he explained that the impact would largely be domestic.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi gives a speech during the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2024.