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Navy Aircraft Crash in South China Sea; Crew Rescued

1/2/2026

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  • In October, two United States Navy aircraft—an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and an F/A-18F Super Hornet—crashed into the South China Sea during routine operations, 30 minutes apart.
  • The incidents occurred while the aircraft were based on the USS Nimitz, which is set to be decommissioned soon.
  • Three crew members from the helicopter and two from the fighter jet were rescued and remain in stable condition.