There are around 5 or so documents that deal with Operation Redwing, that resulted in the largest loss of life in US special forces. however this
document.
This is the first I have heard of any survivors from the Chinnok crash, even Luttrel's book makes no mention of this. I believe it's probable that
the serviceman in question was critically injured and later died of his wounds.
Is it possible your getting confused with Luttrel or this guy died later of his wounds. I don’t think there would be any need for a cover up or
anything untoward like that.
The report says they picked up a survivor, the report is labeled the 28th lattrell wasnt rescued till later he spent time in the care of some locals
so its not him.
im not saying it was a cover up just found it interesting since nothing was mentioned about this in the story.