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U.S. Navy pilot ejects, 7 hurt in F-35 South China Sea ‘landing mishap’ -Breaking

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WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The F-35C warplane of the United States Navy crashed on Monday on deck USS Carl Vinson’s aircraft carrier. It caused a “landing accident” and pilot was forced to eject. Seven U.S. personnel sustained injuries.

According to a Navy statement, the incident occurred during routine flight operations in the South China Sea.

It said that the pilot was able to safely get out of the plane and was rescued via a U.S. military helicopter. “The pilot is now in stable condition. The total number of Sailors who were hurt was seven.

Three of the personnel were required to be evacuated to Manila, while four others were taken onboard by medical staff and then released. The statement stated that all personnel who were evacuated had been assessed and are in stable condition.

According to the Navy, the Navy is investigating the causes of the incident.

It is manufactured by Lockheed Martin (NYSE:).

Two U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Groups (led by USS Abraham Lincoln and Carl Vinson) began operation in South China Sea, according to Pentagon. As Taiwan announced a Chinese incursion on the watersway, the carriers entered the disputable sea to train.

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