Seven sailors had been injured Monday when a fighter jet suffered a “touchdown mishap” on the deck of the usCarl Vinson and was pressured to evacuate, the U.S. Navy mentioned.
The F-35C Joint Strike Fighter jet was conducting routine flight operations within the South China Sea when the mishap occurred, the Navy mentioned in an announcement.
A Lockheed Martin Corp’s F-35C Joint Strike Fighter
(Reuters/Mike Blake)
The pilot was recovered by a U.S. navy helicopter after safely ejecting from the plane, the Navy mentioned, including that pilot is in secure situation.
Three sailors required MEDEVAC to a medical remedy facility in Manila, Philippines. The Navy mentioned they “are assessed as secure.” The remaining 4 had been handled onboard by medical personnel and one has been launched.
No additional particulars had been launched.
It is a growing story. Examine again for updates.
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