NORFOLK, Va. — The Navy reported an aircraft mishap on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower on Monday night off the coast of Virginia.
The incident happened at 6:18 pm during aircraft recovery operations. The Navy says an E/A-18G Growler, attached to the "Zappers" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130, was trying to land on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower when an arresting gear failure happened.
Two aviators from Carrier Air Wing 3 ejected from their aircraft and were quickly rescued, the Navy said.
A total of eight sailors, including the aviators, were evaluated aboard the ship by medical staff, according to the Navy.
One sailor was taken to a Norfolk Hospital and is expected to survive. The two aviators and two additional sailors injured on the flight deck were flown to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth for evaluation.
"Our immediate priority is ensuring all personnel involved receive the care and support they need. Carrier crews regularly train for emergencies and unexpected situations during flight operations, and that training enabled the crew to respond quickly and safely," the statement says.
The cause of the mishap remains under investigation. The Navy says they will share more information as it becomes available.
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