page_title: 2016 United States Marine Corps helicopter collision
hierarchical_section_title: 2016 United States Marine Corps helicopter collision
caption_attribution_description: English: A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, departs from the flight deck of the USS San Diego during flight operations, off the coast of Southern California, July 25, 2014. The 11th MEU and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group are a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious missions across the full range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rome M. Lazarus/Released)
context_page_description: 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.
  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.
context_section_description: 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.
  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.
caption: A US Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion similar to ones involved
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