F-18 Crashes into San Diego Bay; Pilots Eject Safely Amidst Political Fallout
A U.S. Navy EA-18 Growler fighter jet crashed into San Diego Bay around 10:15 a.m. Wednesday. Two crew members ejected safely and were rescued by a nearby fishing boat before the aircraft impacted the water. The pilots were conscious and transported to UC San Diego Medical Center with undisclosed injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
John Q. Hosedrinker