2 U.S. Aviators Eject Landing Plane on Carrier Off Virginia and 4 Sailors Hurt, Navy Says
September 29, 2026 / 1:55 AM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- Two U.S. Navy aviators ejected during aircraft recovery operations on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.
- Four sailors aboard the carrier sustained injuries.
- One sailor was transported to a Norfolk-area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
- The Navy stated that its crew's training facilitated a quick and safe response.
- The type of aircraft involved and the cause of the mishap were not disclosed.