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美两军机连续坠入南海,最新调查曝光
中国能源报·2025-11-01 11:30

Core Viewpoint - The recent incidents involving the crash of two U.S. military aircraft in the South China Sea have raised concerns about potential fuel quality issues, although investigations have yet to confirm this as a cause [1][3]. Group 1: Incident Details - Two aircraft, an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter and an F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other [1]. - The U.S. Navy is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crashes, with initial speculation pointing towards fuel quality as a possible factor [1][3]. Group 2: Fuel Analysis - A fuel sample from the storage tank used to refuel the crashed aircraft has been sent to a specialized laboratory for analysis, which has been ongoing for three days without any reports of poor fuel quality [3]. - Personnel from the fuel support team confirmed that the crashed aircraft used the same fuel as other operational aircraft, which did not experience any issues during flight [3]. Group 3: Expert Commentary - Military experts have commented that the simultaneous technical failures of two aircraft are unlikely to be coincidental, suggesting that operational practices in the South China Sea may pose risks to navigational safety [3].