US Navy helicopter, fighter jet crash in South China Sea in separate incidents
Summary
A US Navy helicopter and fighter jet crashed separately in the South China Sea during routine operations from the USS Nimitz, with all personnel safe and investigations ongoing.
Key Points
- A US Navy Sea Hawk helicopter crashed in the South China Sea during routine operations from the USS Nimitz.
- Shortly after, an F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet also crashed in the same area.
- All personnel involved in both crashes are safe and stable according to the US Navy.
- President Donald Trump commented on the crashes during his Asia visit and mentioned potential causes are under investigation.
