US EditionTwo US Navy Aircraft Crash in South China Sea, All Crew Safe
Both aircraft crews ejected safely and were rescued; the USS Nimitz is on its final deployment in contested waters with investigations underway.
- A U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter and an F/A-18F Super Hornet crashed in the South China Sea during routine operations on Sunday, October 27, 2025. All crew members were rescued safely and are in stable condition.
- China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that U.S. military exercises in the region contribute to maritime security issues and offered humanitarian assistance to the U.S. following the crashes.
- The U.S. Navy confirmed that all personnel involved in the incidents were safe and investigations into the causes of the crashes are underway, but they have not yet linked the incidents to external factors.
- Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed concerns about maritime safety as incidents in the West Philippine Sea endanger personnel and the safety of vessels and aircraft.
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Navy jet, helicopter crash half-hour apart off carrier
What happenedA Navy fighter jet and helicopter based off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other Sunday afternoon, the U.S. Pacific Fleet said on social media. President Donald Trump Monday said “bad fuel” could be to blame for the “very unusual” dual crashes.Who said whatThe MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and F/A-18F Super Hornet jet were on separate “routine operations” when they went down, …
The three members of the MH-60R helicopter Sea Hawk were saved on Sunday afternoon, and the two F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft pilots were caught and recovered. All five are safe and stable, precise of the Pacific Fleet in a communiqué.
President Trump Describes The Back-to-Back U.S. Navy Aircraft Crashes in The South China Sea As “Very Unusual”
Secretary of War Hegseth shares positive news with President Trump regarding military recruitment./ Image: Video screenshot. The U.S. Pacific Fleet has revealed that two U.S. Navy aircrafts have gone down in the South China Sea. The incidents occurred just 30 minutes apart from each other. According to the Pacific Fleet, a U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter went down in the South China Sea at around 2:45 p.m., and just 30 minutes later, a 60m …
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