Two U.S. Navy aviators eject from aircraft during landing mishap on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

On Monday evening, two U.S. Navy aviators ejected from their aircraft while landing on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off Virginia's coast. The incident, classified as a mishap, resulted in four sailors aboard the carrier sustaining injuries. The aviators were rescued and returned to the ship for medical evaluation, while one injured sailor was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Two U.S. Navy aviators eject from aircraft during landing mishap on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
Published Sep 29, 2026
Mestios Reporter

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