Civilian boaters will regain access to the Shelter Island basin following the planned removal this weekend of heavy water-borne equipment brought in to recover the wreckage of a fighter jet that crashed into San Diego Bay two weeks ago after its crew safely ejected during an apparent mechanical emergency,

The jet’s two crew members safely ejected before the crash and were quickly recovered by a fishing boat. “Our top priority is a careful and thorough recovery that safeguards the well-being of all involved — residents, service members, and our valued partners,” Vice Adm. John Wade, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, said in a statement.

The start of salvage and recovery operations was delayed several days due to a blustery winter storm that moved through the San Diego area.

At 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 12, the EA-18G Growler, which is based on Whidbey Island, Washington, crashed while attempting to land on Coronado.

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Navy divers and salvage crews have begun recovering pieces of the jet that went down near Shelter Island. The operation could take as long as two weeks to complete.