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Two fighter jets crash in the Pacific Ocean; one pilot still missing Two fighter jets crash in the Pacific Ocean; one pilot still missing
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The U.S. Navy is searching for a pilot after two F/A-18 fighter jets crashed in the Pacific Ocean, officials said Friday morning.The U.S. Navy is searching for a pilot after two F/A-18 fighter jets crashed in the Pacific Ocean, officials said Friday morning.
The two jets — both F/a-18C Hornets from Carrier Air Wing 17 — crashed while operating at sea. One of the two pilots was quickly found and is receiving medical attention on the USS Carl Vinson. Helicopters and naval ships are still searching for the second pilot. The two jets — both F/a-18C Hornets from Carrier Air Wing 17 — crashed while operating at sea. One of the two pilots was quickly found and is receiving medical attention on the USS Carl Vinson. This pilot is in fair condition, the Navy said.
Neither jet has been recovered so far, the Navy said. The air wing was in the region providing “supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region,” according to a statement from the Navy. Helicopters and several naval ships are still searching for the second pilot, the Navy said Friday afternoon.
Neither jet has been recovered so far, according to the Navy. The air wing was in the region providing “supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region,” according to a statement from the Navy.
The cause of the crashes are under investigation.The cause of the crashes are under investigation.
In June, an F/18-18E Super Hornet crashed in the Pacific Ocean off of the California coast while trying to land on the USS Carl Vinson. The pilot ejected and was taken aboard the Carl Vinson in stable condition.In June, an F/18-18E Super Hornet crashed in the Pacific Ocean off of the California coast while trying to land on the USS Carl Vinson. The pilot ejected and was taken aboard the Carl Vinson in stable condition.
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