The helicopter embarked on the USS Abraham Lincoln that was located 60 nautical miles from San Diego crashed 'while conducting routine flight operations.'
They confirmed that one person had been rescued but five other crew members were still missing, while the USS Abraham Lincoln had returned to Sam Diego as the rescue mission continues.
The U.S. Navy Third Fleet said that the rescue mission is still ongoing involving"multiple Coast Guard and Navy air and surface assets," and confirmed that"more information will be posted as it becomes available." The ship that the helicopter was embarked on is a Nimitz-Class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, which are some of the largest warships in the world, with the USS Abraham Lincoln able to carry 90 helicopters, according toNimitz-Class ships, which support naval operations across the world, were the largest warships ever built until the introduction of commissioning of USS Gerald R
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