# Two Navy aviators

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-29**: Navy confirms investigation — The Navy says the incident remains under investigation; one injured sailor is treated at a Norfolk-area hospital and others received care on board.
- **2026-09-28**: Landing mishap during recovery operations — Two U.S. Navy aviators ejected from their aircraft while attempting to land on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off the Virginia coast; four sailors aboard the carrier were injured.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 2 Navy Aviators Eject in USS Eisenhower Landing Mishap; 4 Injured
2026-10-01 20:52:33 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A Monday evening landing mishap aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower forced two Navy aviators to eject and left four sailors injured. The incident underscores the persistent risks of carrier flight operations and will likely trigger a Navy safety investigation. Details on aircraft type and cause remain undisclosed.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/navy-aviators-eject-uss-eisenhower-mishap

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