Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected safely over the Red Sea after their F/A-18 fighter jet was shot down by friendly fire from the USS Gettysburg, part of the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. One pilot may have sustained minor injuries during the ejection, and a full investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the incident, which occurred in the region between Africa and the Middle East. The incident comes amidst ongoing U.S. efforts to defend against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, who have targeted cargo ships and escalated attacks following a 2023 incursion into Israel by Hamas militants.
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Army helicopter in deadly midair crash with plane in DC was flying above altitude limit, NTSB finds
The NTSB's hearings on the January crash between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Washington, D.C., revealed that incorrect altitude readings and inadequate air traffic control contributed to the disaster, which resulted in 67 fatalities. Despite longstanding warnings about helicopter traffic hazards, the FAA failed to implement necessary route changes, leading to increased safety concerns. Want More Context? 🔎
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