Helicopter crashes near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, no word on those aboard
September 18, 2025
The U.S. Army says a helicopter has crashed near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington. The crash happened Wednesday night. Officials have not provided details about the helicopter, the number of people aboard or their conditions. The Thurston County sheriff’s office reports that deputies were dispatched to the Summit Lake area after losing contact with a helicopter. The sheriff’s office says it was working with the base. No further information is available. Joint Base Lewis-McChord is located about 10 miles south of Tacoma.