Friday, April 6, 2012

AN F/A-18D CRASHES IN VIRGINIAN BEACH, VA


FROM:  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Navy Jet Crashes in Virginia Beach
From a Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic News Release
NORFOLK, Va., April 6, 2012 - An F/A-18D assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 106 at Naval Air Station Oceana crashed today in Virginia Beach, Va.
Initial reports indicate that the jet crashed just off the base shortly after takeoff at about 12:05 p.m. EDT.

Both crew members safely ejected from the aircraft.
Strike Fighter Squadron 106 serves as the Navy's East Coast fleet replacement squadron. Its mission is to train Navy and Marine Corps F/A-18 replacement pilots and weapon systems officers to support fleet commitments.
The Navy is coordinating with local authorities.

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