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Navy Fighter Jet Crashes into Diego Bay, Pilots Rescued

Two aviators ejected safely before their EA-18G Growler plunged into the water near Naval Air Station North Island.

In this file photo, a Boeing EA-18G Growler lands on the deck of the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Ocean on October 25, 2017.
U.S. Navy boats work along the shore near Shelter Island after a U.S. Navy plane crashed into the San Diego Bay, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Video shows a military fighter jet crash into the San Diego Bay, the two pilots survive
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Overview

  • The U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler crashed into San Diego Bay at approximately 10:15 a.m. during a 'go-around maneuver' after landing.
  • Both pilots ejected safely, were rescued by a charter fishing boat, and later transferred to a Customs and Border Protection vessel before being hospitalized in stable condition.
  • The crash site, located near Shelter Island, is being monitored by Navy and Coast Guard teams to contain debris and fuel spills while environmental impacts are assessed.
  • The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with no civilian injuries or property damage reported.
  • The EA-18G Growler, valued at $67 million, is a two-seat aircraft specializing in electronic warfare and is part of the Navy's advanced airborne defense fleet.