Two US Navy aircraft crashed into the South China Sea on Sunday, with no fatalities reported, according to officials.
The first incident involved an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, which crashed while conducting routine operations from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. All three crew members were recovered by search and rescue teams.
A half-hour later, a Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet crashed into the South China Sea, also while conducting routine operations from the USS Nimitz. Both crew members ejected safely and were recovered.
No fatalities were reported in either incident.
Author's summary: Two US Navy aircraft crashed in the South China Sea on Sunday.