Landing Mishap Onboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Leaves Four Injured
Summary
Four U.S. service members were injured during an accident on the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower near Virginia. Two pilots ejected safely, and one injured person was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Key Facts
- The accident happened around 6:18 p.m. EDT during aircraft landing operations.
- It occurred aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.
- Two Navy pilots ejected from their aircraft and were rescued promptly.
- Four people aboard the ship were injured and received medical care.
- One injured service member was taken to a Norfolk, Virginia hospital.
- The Navy has not specified the type of aircraft involved.
- The personnel involved belong to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3.
- The term "mishap" is used by the military to describe incidents involving injuries or damage.
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