Army Black Hawk crashes in Colorado training, no injuries

A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a routine training operation in Colorado on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with all four soldiers on board escaping without injury. The incident occurred in a wooded area west of Denver and north of Golden Gate Canyon State Park, according to officials.

The Gilpin County Sheriff's Office confirmed that emergency crews responded to the scene and established a staging area at a nearby campground. Authorities reported no fire, fuel leak, or danger to the surrounding community. Images from the scene showed the UH-60 Black Hawk resting upright among trees with its rotor blades heavily damaged.

An Army spokesperson identified the aircraft as belonging to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, an elite unit based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, known as the "Night Stalkers." The command stated it was aware of the "aviation mishap during routine training operations" and emphasized that it takes all training incidents and personnel safety seriously. An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway, though authorities have not yet determined what led to the helicopter going down.

The crash adds to a growing concern over military...