An F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in 2008. (Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathan Laird)
USNI News: Theodore Roosevelt Super Hornet Crashes in Philippine Sea; Pilot, Weapon Systems Officer Safe
An F/A-18F Super Hornet operating off USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) crashed in the Philippine Sea on Thursday, a Navy official confirmed to USNI News.
The pilot and the weapons officer ejected safely and were recovered by an MH-60S helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, according to a statement from the carrier.
“The incident occurred as the F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing 11 was conducting routine pilot proficiency training,” reads the statement.
“The incident is currently under investigation. Both aviators were assessed by the medical team on board Theodore Roosevelt and are in good condition.”
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Two Jet Pilots from Carrier Roosevelt Safe After Ejecting in Philippine Sea -- Military.com
Aviators eject from Super Hornet near the Philippines -- Navy Times
F/A-18F launched from USS Theodore Roosevelt crashes into Philippine Sea -- UPI
US Navy fighter jet from aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt crashed into the Pacific during training flight -- Business Insider
