A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying four soldiers experienced an "aviation mishap" and crashed during a routine training exercise on the east side of Thorodin Mountain, near Denver, Colorado. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, August 25, 2026.
Military officials confirmed that the aircraft sustained heavy damage and was found surrounded by downed trees. Fortunately, all four soldiers on board survived the crash without reported injuries. The U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command stated that the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) is aware of the incident.
The Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office announced the crash around 11:30 a.m. local time. They also confirmed that there were no associated fuel leaks or fires that could pose a threat to the surrounding community. An active safety investigation is underway, and officials have stated that further details cannot be provided at this time.