U.S. Navy Jet Crash Off San Diego Coast: Safe Rescue of Crew

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jet crashed off San Diego's coast, with both crew members rescued safely. Details surrounding the crash remain unclear, occurring amidst heightened attention to U.S. military aviation safety following a recent Black Hawk helicopter collision with a passenger jet in Washington D.C.

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jet, based out of Washington State, crashed off the coast of San Diego on Wednesday. Fortunately, both crew members were safely recovered, according to a U.S. official who chose to remain anonymous.

The crash's cause remains unclear, but it highlights ongoing concerns about U.S. military aviation safety. The Coast Guard successfully rescued both pilots from the two-seater aircraft shortly after the incident.

This crash adds to already heightened scrutiny of military aviation practices, following a recent incident where a Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet in Washington D.C. last month.

(With inputs from agencies.)