Two US Navy Aircraft and a Helicopter Crash in South China Sea, All Crew Rescued

US Navy Aircraft and Helicopter Crash in South China Sea

Two US Navy aircraft and a helicopter crashed in separate incidents over the South China Sea, but all crew members were rescued safely.

The incidents occurred during routine missions. An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter crashed into the sea shortly after taking off from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.

Around 30 minutes later, an F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, also operating from the USS Nimitz, went down during another routine operation.

All three personnel onboard the helicopter were safely recovered by search and rescue teams.

The US Pacific Fleet confirmed the rescue of all crew members.

Author's summary: Crew rescued after crashes.

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Khyber News Khyber News — 2025-10-27

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