The Chilean Air Force (FACh) announced it has lost contact with an MH-60M Black Hawk helicopter in the Southern Ice Fields and has launched search and rescue (SAR) missions. The announcement was made via the official FACh Twitter account on October 17th, 2025, within the reporting window. The FACh confirmed the loss of contact and the initiation of SAR operations, though specific details regarding the cause of the communication loss or the helicopter's mission were not immediately provided. The Southern Ice Fields are a remote and challenging area, complicating search efforts. This incident occurs amidst ongoing regional news, including Peru's Congress initiating a censure motion against interim president José Jerí on October 16th, 2025, for alleged ethical impropriety and serious complaints that exacerbate the nation's institutional crisis.
