Navy Reports Aircraft Mishap Aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
The Navy reported an aircraft mishap on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off the coast of Virginia on Monday night. During aircraft recovery operations, two aviators ejected and were rescued, while four ship personnel were injured.
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, September 28, 2026 —
The United States Navy has reported an aircraft mishap that occurred on board the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) off the coast of Virginia on Monday night. The incident took place during routine aircraft recovery operations.
According to Navy officials, two aviators ejected from an aircraft during the operation. Both aviators were subsequently rescued. In addition to the aviators, four other personnel aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower sustained injuries. The extent and severity of these injuries were not immediately detailed in the initial report.
Further details regarding the specific type of aircraft involved, the circumstances that led to the ejection of the aviators, and the cause of the mishap were not provided. The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is an aircraft carrier that operates in support of naval aviation missions. The incident is under review by naval authorities.
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