A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 211 crashed at 1:30 p.m. GMT Tuesday, shortly after launching from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt operating in the Arabian Gulf.
The two personnel aboard the strike fighter ejected from the aircraft, survived the crash and were quickly recovered by search and rescue personnel from the ship. Initial reports indicate both are conscious and alert, and without serious injury.
The crash was not a result of hostile activity.
The squadron is based at Naval Air Station Oceana, VA. The Roosevelt will transfer to San Diego after its current deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, conducting strike operations against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
The Navy is investigating the cause of the crash.
