From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 27, 2022): 3 US sailors in fighter jet 'landing mishap' treated in Manila (By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora)
Three of the seven sailors injured in the landing mishap on the deck of the USS Carl Vinson are now in stable condition after getting treatment in Manila, the United States Embassy in Manila said Thursday.
The F-35C Lightning II was conducting routine flight operations in the South China Sea when the incident happened on January 24.
The US Pacific Fleet said the pilot safely ejected from the aircraft and was recovered via a US military helicopter. The pilot is in stable condition.
There were seven total sailors injured, including three who required medical evacuation to a treatment facility in Manila. The remaining four were treated by onboard medical personnel.
"All three of the US sailors evacuated to Manila are in stable condition," US Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Heather Variava told reporters in a virtual press briefing.
"The US is so grateful for the care and professionalism of the Philippine medical personnel here who have been looking after them," she said.
The cause of the inflight mishap is under investigation, according to the US Pacific Fleet.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1166494
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