Navy Warplane Down in 2nd Crash From US Carrier in Month

A warplane from the aircraft career USS Ronald Reagan crashed into the sea northeast of the Philippines on Monday, but its two aviators were rescued safely.  The U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet said the F/A-18 Hornet had a mechanical problem during Monday's routine operations in the Philippine Sea.  A rescue aircraft plucked the aviators from the water immediately and brought them back to the ship, the Navy's statement said. They were both in good condition and the...

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