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.