Multiple US Navy aircraft incidents in the South China Sea
TL;DR
A fighter jet and a helicopter from USS Nimitz crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes, but all crew members were rescued and are safe. The carrier is returning to Washington after deployment in the Middle East, where other recent mishaps involving US aircraft carriers have occurred. The causes of the crashes are under investigation.
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