U.S. Fighter Jet, Military Helicopter Crash into South China Sea while Conducting ‘Normal Duties’

The Yomiuri Shimbun

12:52 JST, October 27, 2025

The U.S. Pacific Fleet on Monday said that one of its fighter jets, an FA18 Super Hornet, and a MH-60R Sea Hawk military helicopter crashed into the South China Sea on Sunday afternoon. A total of 5 personnel on board of both aircraft were rescued without serious injuries.

The two aircraft were conducting “normal duties” from the USS Nimitz, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, according to the fleet. The U.S. Navy is investigating the possible causes.