Two Aviators Eject, Four Sailors Hurt In Carrier Mishap Off Virginia
Two U.S. aviators ejected while attempting to land on the carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off the coast of Virginia on Monday evening, Sept. 28, 2026.[1]
Four sailors aboard the carrier were injured, and one was transported to a Norfolk-area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.[1] The Navy called the event a mishap during aircraft recovery operations and has not identified the aircraft type or a cause.[1]
Carrier Air Wing 3 aviators were aboard the Eisenhower when they ejected during a landing attempt.[1] The Navy said it is investigating the circumstances and did not immediately release the aviators' names or further details.[1]
No additional details were provided in the Navy statement.[1]
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- On Monday evening, September 28, 2026, two aviators from Carrier Air Wing 3 ejected while landing on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off Virginia.
- Four sailors aboard the carrier were injured, with one transported to a Norfolk-area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
- The Navy called the event a mishap during aircraft recovery operations and has not yet identified the aircraft type or cause.
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