In yet another shocking aviation incident, a US Navy jet crashed into the waters of San Diego Bay on Wednesday morning, forcing two pilots to eject from the aircraft in a dramatic emergency escape.
F/A-18 Super Hornet Goes Down Over San Diego Bay
The downed aircraft, identified as an F/A-18 “Super Hornet,” one of the military’s most advanced jets, was reportedly flying in rough weather conditions off the West Coast when it suddenly went down.
The crash took place near Shelter Island, with emergency responders arriving swiftly at the scene around 10:15 AM local time.
Pilots Eject and Survive, But Injuries Remain Unclear
Luckily, both pilots ejected from the jet before it crashed, and military officials confirmed that they were rescued from the waters and transported to UC San Diego Medical Center for treatment.
While the pilots are expected to survive, the extent of their injuries has not yet been confirmed.
Growing Concerns Over Rising Aviation Accidents
This incident comes on the heels of several other devastating aviation accidents in the US in recent weeks, sparking growing concerns over the safety of air travel.
Just 14 days ago, one of the worst air disasters in recent memory occurred when an American Airlines passenger jet collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport.
Shortly after, another tragedy unfolded when a small air ambulance crash-landed in Pennsylvania, killing six passengers and a person on the ground.
Last week, a small jet disappeared from radar in Alaska, claiming the lives of all 10 people onboard.
A Week of Tragedies
The recent spate of aviation accidents continued with a private jet, owned by Vince Neil of the band Mötley Crüe, crashing just yesterday in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The jet’s landing gear failed during an attempted landing, resulting in the pilot’s death and injuries to three other people aboard.
Developing Story
As authorities continue to investigate the cause of Wednesday’s crash, more updates will follow as new information becomes available.
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