Video: US Navy F-18 Jet and Sea Hawk Helicopter Crash in South China Sea

Two US Navy aircraft — an F/A-18F Super Hornet and an MH-60R Sea Hawk — crashed separately during routine operations from the USS Nimitz in the South China Sea on October 26, 2025. All five crew members were rescued safely, with no fatalities reported. The incidents occurred amid growing US-China tensions in the region, where military activity has sharply increased. The US Navy has begun investigations into both crashes, emphasizing crew safety and operational transparency.