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Navy aviators eject during carrier landing off Virginia

Navy aviators eject during carrier landing off Virginia

Also reported by Guardian World, CBS News

Summary

Two Navy pilots had to eject from their plane while landing near the Virginia coast. Four sailors on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower were hurt during the accident.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened at about 6:18 p.m. Eastern time on Monday.
  • The pilots were part of Carrier Air Wing 3.
  • They ejected from their aircraft during recovery operations, meaning while trying to land on the carrier.
  • The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is an aircraft carrier near the Virginia coast.
  • Four sailors on the ship were injured as a result of the incident.
  • The U.S. military reported the mishap.
  • The cause of the accident has not been explained in the article.
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