In a concerning development, a US Navy aircraft met with disaster, forcing two pilots to make an emergency ejection over San Diego. This incident has added another chapter to the series of mishaps in US aviation recently.

The aircraft involved was part of the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet fleet, renowned for its power and significance in the American military arsenal. Unfortunately, it crash-landed on a Wednesday in San Diego Bay, close to Shelter Island.

While the specific cause of the crash remains undisclosed, preliminary reports suggest that it might have been flying in challenging weather conditions off the West Coast when it tragically descended from the skies.

Emergency response teams were dispatched swiftly to the crash site around 10:15 am local time, as confirmed by San Diego Fire and Rescue authorities.

Military representatives revealed that two pilots were aboard the aircraft and both successfully ejected before the plane impacted.

Rescue operations led to the pilots being transported to UC San Diego Medical Center, although their conditions remain unspecified at this time.

The crash site was notably near the Bay, in close vicinity to the Kona Kai San Diego Resort and several businesses aligned along the shoreline.