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US Navy aircraft crash in South China Sea

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US Navy aircraft crash in South China Sea; USS Nimitz returns to WA

Two U.S. Navy aircraft from the USS Nimitz crashed into the South China Sea in two separate incidents.

· 8h · on MSN

2 US Navy aircraft go down in South China Sea

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Navy helicopter and US fighter jet crash in separate incidents in the South China Sea

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Navy Loses Two Aircraft From USS Nimitz Aircraft Carrier Within 30 Minutes

A fighter jet and a helicopter based off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz both crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other on Sunday afternoon, the Navy's Pacific Fleet said.

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2 U.S. Navy Aircraft Go Down in South China Sea

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San Diego-based helicopter flying off USS Nimitz crashes in South China Sea

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US navy jet and helicopter crash into South China Sea

“All personnel involved are safe and in stable condition. The cause of both incidents is currently under investigation,” it said.

Axios · 1d

5 crew members rescued in 2 separate Navy aircraft crashes in South China Sea

NBC Los Angeles · 1d

Navy helicopter, fighter jet go down in South China Sea; crews rescued

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Five US Navy Crewmen Safe After Twin Aircraft Mishaps on Sunday

It does not appear at first glance that the two crashes are directly linked. Instead, both aircraft seem to have crashed in part due to hostile weather.

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US Navy helicopter and fighter jet crash in separate incidents in the South China Sea

A U.S. Navy helicopter and fighter jet crashed within 30 minutes over the South China Sea during routine operations