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Horror moment US military ‘Growler’ jet smashes into San Diego Bay by naval base seconds after 2 pilots managed to eject

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THIS is the horror moment a US Navy jet plunges into the sea just seconds after its two pilots ejected.

The plane, a E/A-18G Growler Electronic Warfare aircraft, dived into San Diego Bay not far from naval base.

US military jet crashing into San Diego Bay.

The jet was caught crashing into the ocean after the pilots ejectedCredit: Twitter
U.S. Navy boats cleaning up an oil spill.

An investigation is now underway into the crashCredit: AP

A shocking clip shows the jet dive into the water nose first at high speed sending a large plume of water into the sky.

The pilots were not injured and were quickly rescued by a fishing boat.

The jet was reportedly coming into land at Naval Air Station North Island.

The crash occurred during what is known as a “go-around maneuver,” in which the aircraft landed and was taking off again, according to Navy spokesperson Commander Beth Teach.

An investigation has been launched into the crash.

U.S. Coast Guard boat on the water in foggy conditions.

The pilots were rescued by a fishing boatCredit: AP
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