A United States aircraft crashed in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea on Friday 10th November around 1630 EST. Preliminary reports suggested that it was a manned aircraft, and U.S. officials confirmed that the crash resulted from an aviation mishap during a training evaluation, ruling out hostile activity. The United States European Command conveyed condolences to the families of the crew members, indicating potential loss of life.
A search and rescue operation has been underway off the coast of Cyprus, focusing on a helicopter that crash-landed approximately 30 nautical miles southeast of Larnaca. U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidons have been observed in the designated search area, as indicated by a Notice to Mariners (NOTAM). Additionally, an MH-60S helicopter was tracked on FlightRadar to the east of Cyprus.
It is noteworthy that two U.S. carrier strike groups are currently active in the Mediterranean Sea, supporting Israel’s ground offensive in the Gaza Strip. The crashed aircraft is presumed to be one of the F/18s or F-35s operating from one of these carriers.
Details remain unclear and this article will be updated once the official information is released by the competent authorities.
