Military helicopter makes emergency crash landing in Lake Havasu City parking lot, both pilots walk away

A military helicopter made an emergency crash landing in a parking lot near the Windsor launch ramp in Lake Havasu City late Sunday night, according to local fire responders.

responders arrived after 10 p.m. on Oct. 18, 2026, and found a military helicopter down in the Windsor launch ramp parking area.

Fire crews included three engine companies, one Airport Rescue Firefighting truck, and a battalion chief, who conducted fire and rescue operations at the scene.

Both pilots were able to self-extricate and walk away from the helicopter; they were later transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center for evaluation.

Responders detected a fuel leak, used firefighting foam to create a safe work area, and remained on scene for about four and a half hours to prevent further emergencies.

The cause of the crash landing is being investigated by military personnel; no injuries to firefighters were reported.