Two U.S. Navy aviators were forced to eject from their aircraft while attempting to land on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier operating off the coast of Virginia, according to a Navy statement.
The incident, which the Navy described as a “mishap,” also left four sailors aboard the carrier injured. No further details about the nature of their injuries have been released.
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is a nuclear‑powered aircraft carrier that serves as a flagship for the United States Navy’s Atlantic fleet, regularly conducting flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean and nearby waters.
Naval officials said the ejections occurred during a routine landing attempt, and the carrier’s crew responded to the emergency. The four injured sailors received medical attention aboard the ship.
While the Navy has not provided additional information about the cause of the mishap, the event highlights the inherent risks associated with carrier‑based aviation operations.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>