The plunge Wednesday of an uncontrolled E/A-18G Growler into the San Diego Bay channel between Coronado and Shelter Island ended a 71-year span of no water mishaps since flights from surrounding fields began 114 years ago at North Island.

The E/A-18G Growler crashed into the water off San Diego after its two aviators ejected. The aircraft is believed to have crashed between Point Loma and Naval Air Station North Island.

Two aviators were safely plucked from San Diego Bay by an alert fishing boat crew after their Navy jet crashed Wednesday in the water near Shelter Island.

This post has been updated with additional information from Naval Air Forces. The crew of an EA-18G Growler is in good condition after their aircraft crashed on Wednesday during an attempted landing at Naval Air Station North Island,

A U.S. Navy jet crashed into the waters of San Diego Harbor on Wednesday after its two aviators ejected, authorities said. They were rescued.

The process of recovering a fighter jet that crashed into San Diego Bay this week after its two-member crew safely ejected during an apparent mechanical emergency could take as long as two weeks, the Navy advised Friday.

As efforts to recover the crashed military plane in San Diego Bay continue, authorities have issued a public notice to stay away from the wreckage that is still in the water off of Shelter Island and any debris that might wash up.