Two separate US Navy aircraft crashed into the South China Sea during routine operations on Sunday, officials confirmed, with no fatalities reported.
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2 US Navy aircraft crashed in the South China Sea mysteriously
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The first incident involved an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter that went down while operating from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. All three crew members were quickly rescued by search and rescue teams. About thirty minutes later, a Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet also crashed during flight operations from the same carrier. Both pilots ejected safely and were recovered in stable condition.
The US Navy stated that all personnel involved are safe and that investigations are underway to determine the causes of both accidents.
The twin crashes occurred as President Donald Trump continues his first Asia tour of his second term, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prepares for a separate regional visit. Similar incidents were reported earlier this year in the Middle East.
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