Black Hawk Down is a 2001 war film directed and produced by Ridley Scott, and co-produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, from a screenplay by Ken Nolan. It is based on the eponymous non-fiction book (1999) by journalist Mark Bowden, about the crew of a Black Hawk helicopter that was shot down during the Battle of Mogadishu.

'Day of the Rangers'), also known as the Black Hawk Down Incident, was part of Operation Gothic Serpent. It was fought on 3–4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia, between forces of the United States—supported by UNOSOM II—against the forces of the Somali National Alliance (SNA) and armed irregulars of south Mogadishu.

On this date nearly 100 U.S. Army Rangers, commanded by Capt. Mike Steele, were dropped by helicopter deep into the capital city of Mogadishu to capture two top lieutenants of a Somali warlord.

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1 day ago · "Surviving Black Hawk Down" is a three-part documentary series produced by Ridley Scott Associates and directed by Jack MacInnes. It comes out Feb. 10, 2025, on Netflix.

Shot down during a mission in Somalia, the crews of two Black Hawk choppers desperately fight for survival against heavily armed forces.

Sep 14, 2023 · On October 3, 1993, Somali forces shot down three American Black Hawk helicopters, leaving U.S. soldiers stranded in a deadly firefight known as the Battle of Mogadishu.

Using Black Hawk helicopters to lower the soldiers onto the ground, an unexpected attack by Somalian forces brings two of the helicopters down immediately. From there, the U.S. soldiers must struggle to regain their balance while enduring heavy gunfire.

In 1993, U.S. soldiers helicopter into Somalia on a routine mission — but an unexpected attack forces troops into a battle they aren't prepared to fight. Watch trailers & learn more.