2 pilots rescued after military fighter jet crashes into San Diego Bay
Two pilots were rescued after a military fighter jet crashed into the San Diego Bay on Wednesday morning, officials said, as dramatic video showed the plane falling at a high speed into the water, AmericanDiary24 reports via NBC News.
A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler with two people on board went down near Shelter Island around 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
Video captured by witnesses showed the jet appeared to nosedive at high speed into the water.
The aircraft was assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, which is based at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, NBC San Diego reported.
Both pilots had ejected safely before the crash, a San Diego Coast Guard spokesperson said.
A H&M Landing charter fishing boat saw the pilots eject and the plane crash, and pulled the service members out of the water. Company General Manager Frank Ursitti said the captain of the Premier boat saw the ordeal and turned the vessel to help.
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