Aircraft recovery mishap on USS Eisenhower
The gist
Two aviators ejected during aircraft recovery on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off Virginia.
The Navy has not said what aircraft was involved or what caused the mishap.
How it unfolded
- Sep 28, 2026USS Dwight D. Eisenhower departed Naval Station Norfolk in the afternoon, according to ship spotters.
- Sep 28, 2026 18:18 EDTA mishap occurred during aircraft recovery operations off the coast of Virginia; two aviators ejected and were quickly rescued, and four shipboard personnel were injured.
- Sep 28, 2026The Navy announced the mishap on X late Monday evening, saying both aviators were safely returned to the ship and were being evaluated.