Military helicopter crashes in Washington state near Joint Base Lewis-McChord
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A military helicopter crash investigation is underway in the state of Washington following a downed aircraft Wednesday night, officials confirmed to Fox News.

The crash happened in the Summit Lake area near Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) on Wednesday night, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook.  

“We have been advised that the military lost contact with a helicopter in the area, and we are working closely with JBLM to deploy any resources needed to assist,” the post said. 

A spokesperson for the base said that the incident happened around 9 p.m. local time “in a rural area near the installation.”

Shot of a highway at night

A helicopter reportedly crashed near Joint Base Lewis McChord in Summit Lake, Washington on September 17, 2025. (KCPQ)

“This remains a developing situation, and no additional details are available at this time,” a statement said. 

This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.

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