The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower had departed Norfolk just hours before the accident to begin flight qualifications following ship repairs that were completed in July. The Navy is currently investigating the cause of the accident, while some reports suggest a failure of an arresting wire may have contributed to the crash.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US Navy Identifies EA-18G Growler in USS Eisenhower Landing Mishap
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Two naval aviators were forced to eject from their aircraft on Sept. 28 during recovery operations off the coast of Virginia, the US Navy confirmed. The flight deck mishap involved an EA-18G Growler from Carrier Air Wing 3, which the Navy identified as the aircraft type on Tuesday after it was previously unknown. Four shipboard personnel were injured in the incident, including one sailor who was transported to a hospital in the Norfolk area for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
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