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US Navy Aircraft Carrier Incident Injures Four Sailors

US Navy Aircraft Carrier Incident Injures Four Sailors
Washington Examiner

Four US Navy sailors were injured in a jet landing mishap on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off Virginia's coast, with one sailor being transported to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

What happened

A jet landing incident occurred on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier off the coast of Virginia, resulting in injuries to four sailors. The incident happened at around 6:18 p.m. when two naval aviators ejected from the aircraft and were subsequently rescued.

According to the Navy, both aviators were safely returned to the ship and are being evaluated by medical personnel. Four shipboard personnel were also injured during the incident and are receiving medical care, with one sailor being transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The Navy has stated that the crew's training prepared them to handle the emergency, and an investigation into the cause of the mishap is underway. The Navy will provide updates once more information is available.

Sources

Washington Examiner

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