Mystery in the Skies: USS Nimitz Crashes Stir Debate

A fighter jet and helicopter launched from the USS Nimitz both crashed into the South China Sea, announced the Navy's Pacific Fleet. The incidents occurred within a span of 30 minutes on Sunday afternoon. All crew members involved were reported safe and in stable condition, according to an official statement.

President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, speculated that 'bad fuel' might have been the cause of the simultaneous crashes. He ruled out any foul play or cover-up concerning the incidents. Meanwhile, the USS Nimitz is en route back to its home port in Washington state after its deployment in the Middle East.

In recent months, the USS Harry S. Truman faced a series of aviation-related mishaps while serving in the Middle East. These included a shot-down jet and another slipping off the hangar into the Red Sea. Ongoing investigations are looking into the causes of these events.