Two aircraft from the USS Nimitz, a US Navy aircraft carrier, crashed into the South China Sea in quick succession, but fortunately, all five crew members involved were rescued safely.
The two incidents occurred within 30 minutes of each other. A helicopter and a fighter jet were involved in the crashes. The pilot of the F/A-18F Super Hornet ejected successfully before being recovered, while the three crew members on board the MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter were rescued without injury. All five crew members are now safe and stable.
The causes of the two crashes are under investigation. President Donald Trump mentioned possible issues with fuel as a potential cause during his briefing. However, he ruled out foul play and stated that there is nothing to hide.
This incident marks the second time an aircraft carrier in the Navy has experienced multiple mishaps recently. The USS Harry S. Truman faced similar incidents while deployed to the Middle East, including a guided-missile cruiser mistakenly shooting down an F/A-18 jet from the Truman in December.
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Source: https://apnews.com/article/navy-nimitz-aircraft-carrier-crashes-8afee8488bd39371350fe0a1dd55374d