Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
US Navy FA-18F Super hornet crashed in the Philippine Sea
US Navy FA-18F Super hornet crashed in the Philippine Sea
An F/A-18F Super Hornet operating off USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) crashed in the Philippine Sea on Thursday, a Navy official confirmed.
The pilot and the weapons officer ejected safely and were recovered by an MH-60S helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, according to a statement from the carrier.
“The incident occurred as the F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing 11 was conducting routine pilot proficiency training,” reads the statement.
“The incident is currently under investigation. Both aviators were assessed by the medical team on board Theodore Roosevelt and are in good condition.”
Theodore Roosevelt returned to sea on June 4 after spending more than two months in Guam battling a COVID-19 outbreak that infected more than 1,200 crew members and resulted in one death. Carrier Air Wing 11 was re-certified to operate from Theodore Roosevelt before the deployment resumed.
The ship is back underway currently operating in the Philippine Sea, according to Navy officials.
The following is the complete June 18, 2020 statement from USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71).
PHILIPPINE SEA (June 18, 2020) – Two aviators safely ejected and were quickly recovered by a helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) while conducting routine flight operations in the Philippine Sea.
The incident occurred as the F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing 11 was conducting routine pilot proficiency training. The incident is currently under investigation. Both aviators were assessed by the medical team on board Theodore Roosevelt and are in good condition.
PACIFIC OCEAN
Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Conner Blake
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
200315-N-TC338-1001 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 15, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors conduct flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Operating as an Expeditionary Strike Force, The Navy-Marine Corps team integrates the combat power of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group with the flexible capability of the America Expeditionary Strike Group and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to provide the fleet commander with a capable, credible combat force that can be deployed anywhere in the world. (U.S. Navy video by MC3 Conner D. Blake)
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US Navy FA-18F Super hornet crashed in the Philippine Sea
US Navy FA-18F Super hornet crashed in the Philippine Sea
An F/A-18F Super Hornet operating off USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) crashed in the Philippine Sea on Thursday, a Navy official confirmed.
The pilot and the weapons officer ejected safely and were recovered by an MH-60S helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, according to a statement from the carrier.
“The incident occurred as the F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing 11 was conducting routine pilot proficiency training,” reads the statement.
“The incident is currently under investigation. Both aviators were assessed by the medical team on board Theodore Roosevelt and are in good condition.”
Theodore Roosevelt returned to sea on June 4 after spending more than two months in Guam battling a COVID-19 outbreak that infected more than 1,200 crew members and resulted in one death. Carrier Air Wing 11 was re-certified to operate from Theodore Roosevelt before the deployment resumed.
The ship is back underway currently operating in the Philippine Sea, according to Navy officials.
The following is the complete June 18, 2020 statement from USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71).
PHILIPPINE SEA (June 18, 2020) – Two aviators safely ejected and were quickly recovered by a helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) while conducting routine flight operations in the Philippine Sea.
The incident occurred as the F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing 11 was conducting routine pilot proficiency training. The incident is currently under investigation. Both aviators were assessed by the medical team on board Theodore Roosevelt and are in good condition.
PACIFIC OCEAN
Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Conner Blake
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
200315-N-TC338-1001 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 15, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors conduct flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Operating as an Expeditionary Strike Force, The Navy-Marine Corps team integrates the combat power of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group with the flexible capability of the America Expeditionary Strike Group and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to provide the fleet commander with a capable, credible combat force that can be deployed anywhere in the world. (U.S. Navy video by MC3 Conner D. Blake)
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