Two US Navy aircraft and a helicopter crashed in separate incidents over the South China Sea, but all crew members were rescued safely.
The incidents occurred during routine missions, raising concerns over operational safety. According to AFP, the first accident involved an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter that plunged into the sea shortly after taking off from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.
The incidents have raised fresh concerns over operational safety.
Author's summary: Crew rescued after US Navy crashes.