A fighter jet crashed into San Diego Harbor on Wednesday morning at approximately 10:17 a.m., according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The two pilots on board managed to eject before impact and were rescued by a nearby fishing boat.
Eyewitnesses reported that the aircraft was flying unusually low before the crash. One witness told CBS 8 San Diego that he heard “odd noises” coming from the plane just before it went down into the water.
BREAKING…
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FIGHTER JET CRASHES INTO SAN DIEGO HARBOR…
BOTH PILOTS EJECTED PRIOR TO THE CRASH AND ARE IN STABLE CONDITION AFTER BEING RESCUED BY A FISHING VESSEL…
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At the time of the crash, San Diego was experiencing foggy and rainy conditions, with low visibility, though it is unclear if weather played a role in the incident. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that the pilots were in the water for about a minute before being pulled to safety by the fishing vessel. Both were transported for medical evaluation and are reported to be in stable condition.
According to the U.S. Navy, the aircraft involved was an EA-18G Growler, a specialized electronic warfare variant of the F/A-18 Super Hornet. These jets are primarily used for jamming enemy radar and communications systems.
The crash site has been secured, and authorities are working to recover the wreckage. The incident is under investigation by military and aviation officials to determine what led to the crash. More updates are expected as details emerge.