F/A-18E crashed while approaching to land on USS Carl Vinson

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E from VFA-81 crashed while approaching to land on USS Carl Vinson on the night of Jun. 4 off the coast of Southern California.

The pilot ejected safely and was recovered back on board the carrier.

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