Navy Aviators Eject During Landing Attempt on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

Two U.S. Navy aviators ejected from their aircraft while attempting to land on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off the coast of Virginia on Monday evening. This incident, described by the Navy as a “mishap,” also resulted in injuries to four sailors aboard the aircraft carrier.

One of the sailors injured is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries at a Norfolk area hospital. The aviators, part of Carrier Air Wing 3, were rescued and returned to the ship by search and rescue personnel. They are currently being evaluated by medical staff, as per the Navy’s statement.

Details about the specific aircraft model involved in the accident and its fate remain undisclosed by the Navy. There has been no immediate response to requests for further comment.

The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, a nuclear-powered Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, has been operational since 1977. This incident is part of a series of recent mishaps involving military aviators needing to eject.

In May, four Navy crew members safely ejected following a collision between two EA-18G Growlers during an aerial demonstration at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Both aircraft, each valued at approximately $67 million, were lost in the crash.

“When you pull that handle, you have two choices: die or maybe live. And I said ‘maybe live’ because it’s incredibly violent,” former TOPGUN pilot Matthew “Whiz” Buckley shared with Fox News Digital, describing the traumatic experiences of ejecting.

Buckley noted that ejecting at high speed can result in severe injuries. Some aviators experience significant spinal damage, leading to a reduction in their height.

James Cirrone contributes to the Breaking/Trending News team at Fox News Digital.