US Navy Helicopter and Fighter Jet Crash in South China Sea Amid Trump’s Asia Visit

A US Navy Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk helicopter and a F Super Hornet fighter aircraft crashed in the South China Sea during President Trumps Asia visit, raising concerns about military operations in the region.

• A Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk helicopter from the United States Navy crashed around 2:45 p.m. on Sunday while conducting routine operations from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.
• The crash of the F Super Hornet fighter aircraft occurred 45 minutes after the helicopter incident, highlighting the operational risks faced by the United States Pacific Fleet in the South China Sea.
• The USS Nimitz, an aircraft carrier, was involved in both incidents, but the specific crash locations were not disclosed due to operational security measures.