US Navy Aircraft and Helicopter Crash in South China Sea
The first accident occurred when an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter plunged into the sea shortly after taking off from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz during a routine flight. The US Pacific Fleet confirmed that all three personnel onboard were safely recovered by search and rescue teams.
Roughly 30 minutes later, an F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, also operating from the USS Nimitz, went down during another routine operation.
According to AFP, all crew members were rescued safely.
The incidents have raised fresh concerns over operational safety.
Author's summary: Crew rescued after crashes.