military aircraft safety
US Navy Loses F/A-18F Super Hornet and MH-60R Helicopter in South China Sea Incidents
Oct 27, 2025 11:42 pm CST
The US Navy's Pacific Fleet reported two separate aircraft crashes involving an F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet and an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the USS Nimitz in the South China Sea. All five crew members were rescued and are in stable condition as investigations into the causes continue. This follows several recent aircraft incidents involving the USS Harry S. Truman in Middle Eastern waters.
Twin US Navy Aircraft Crashes in South China Sea: All Five Crew Members Safely Rescued
Oct 27, 2025 10:03 am CST
Two US Navy aircraft from the USS Nimitz crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other. All five crew members were safely rescued and are in stable condition. The incidents involved an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and an F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, with investigations into both crashes now underway.