Growler Crew Ejects After Arresting Wire Breaks — Navy Pilots React

On September 28, an EA-18G Growler from VAQ-130’s “Zappers” landed aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off the Virginia coast. After the aircraft engaged an arresting wire, the wire broke and both crew members ejected. Both aviators were rescued, and four personnel were injured in the mishap. What do you think? Another setback for the Growler community? A sign of deeper problems aboard Eisenhower? Or one of the risks inherent in naval aviation? Let us know in the comments below! Full Episode Here: https://youtube.com/live/MgUB3dQGrN8 Links To Source: https://x.com/usnavy/status/210476789... https://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/20... Check Out Our Website! https://www.themoverandgonkyshow.com For sponsorships and business inquiries: [themoverandgonkyshow@gmail.com](mailto:themoverandgonkyshow@gmail.com) Most Mondays at 8PM ET, Mover (F-16, F/A-18, T-38, 737, 787, helicopter pilot, author, cop, and wanna-be race car driver) and Gonky (F/A-18, T-38, A320, dirt bike racer, author, and awesome dad) discuss everything from aviation to racing to life and anything in between. More About Mover:    / @cwlemoine   Looking for a good book? https://www.cwlemoine.com More About Gonky:    / @therealgonky   Kids Coloring and Activity Books! https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... Check out WOMBAT: https://www.trmatson.com/ The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement. Views presented are our own or our guests and do not represent the views of DoW or its Components. The views of our guests do not represent the views of The Mover & Gonky Show.