It said the F/A-18 Hornet had a mechanical issue amid routine activities in the Philippine Sea.
The reason for the accident is under scrutiny.
The Navy said the pilots were instantly culled from the water by safeguard airship from the Ronald Reagan took back to the bearer.
It was the second accident including USS Ronald Reagan in under multi-month. In mid-October, an MH-60 Seahawk slammed soon after departure, causing non-deadly wounds to twelve mariners.

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