Wild Footage Captures Navy Fighter Jet Crashing Into San Diego Bay — Pilots Rescued By Fishing Vessel

Picture this: You’re on a fishing boat in the San Diego Bay. The water is fairly calm and the weather is nice. Then, suddenly, you spot a military fighter jet in the sky — and it’s set to crash land right in the bay. That is exactly what happened to the folks on board a fishing vessel Wednesday morning.

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Luckily, they also noticed the two pilots eject from the plane before the crash. So, as soon as they were able, the H&M Landing charter fishing boat made its way to the pilots. Needless to say, they very much appreciated a helping hand after such a harrowing experience. See the exact moment of the crash in the video below.

Once the two pilots safely boarded the fishing vessel, it didn’t take long for more help to arrive. While they seemed to be alright, they were taken to the University of California San Diego Hillcrest Medical Center. Here, they were medically observed for 24 hours “out of an abundance of caution.” Thankfully, they are said to be in “good condition.”

As far as the plane itself goes, action is still being taken to recover as much of the aircraft as they can. Care is also being taken “to minimize the spread of fuel and debris.”

“The aircraft remains submerged, and response teams are actively assessing the scene,” a U.S. Navy spokesperson says. “Environmental and safety teams are working to mitigate any potential impacts. There are no reports of civilian injuries or damage at this time.”

In the meantime, anyone who finds debris from the aircraft should not touch it. Instead, discoveries like this should be reported to local authorities or Naval Base Coronado.

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