The new video shows the dramatic moment of a U.S. Navy jet crashing into the San Diego port.
The plane (an E/A-18G Growler) splashed into the water after two pilots near Shelter Island ejected at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Video posted on social media shows the jet crashing into the water’s nose first and then splashing dark deep water and smoke.
“The Naval Base Coronado has stood an emergency operation center in response to misfortune, and an assessment of the crash site is underway,” the Navy said in a statement.
The plane is part of the electronic attack squadron VAQ 135, and the cause of the crash is under investigation. The safety ship was quickly on site on Wednesday, with the environmental and safety teams minimizing the impact of the crash.
Naval officials said there were no reports of civilian injuries or any damage.
In October, an E/A-18G Growler crashed in Washington. Both pilots died in that incident, according to the Navy Times.
The U.S. Coast Guard told San Diego News KGTV that pilots in the incident on Wednesday were in the water for only one minute to board the fishing boat. Both were then transferred to U.S. Customs and Border Protection vessels and eventually brought to the Hillcrest Medical Center at UC Health, San Diego, where they were reportedly in stable condition.
The plane is believed to have crashed into the port between Point Loma and the Naval Air Station North Island, less than three miles from San Diego.
Naval officials said the public should not touch, approach or attempt to collect any debris that could rush the shore. Debris found should be reported to local authorities or naval base Coronado.
