News Release on crash

USFF Releases Statement on F/A-18 Crash in Virginia Beach

navy.mil 06 Apr '12, 5pm

News Release on crash

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- An F/A-18D assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 crashed in Virginia Beach, Va. April 6. Initial reports indicate that at approximately 12:05 p.m., the jet crashed just after takeoff at a location just off of the base. Both aircrew safely ejected from the aircraft. The Navy is coordinating with local authorities. Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr., commander, U.S. Fleet Forces released the following statement: "My thoughts and prayers are with our citizens and families who have been impacted by the tragic crash today in Virginia Beach by an aircraft from NAS Oceana. I deeply regret that some in our community have lost their homes, and I, like many, pray for the well-being of all. "I must also offer my deepest gratitude to the citizens of Virginia Beach and the Mayfair Mews Apartments, as well as Virginia Beach's first responders, for their immedi...

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Following the crash of a Navy fighter jet in Virginia Beach, Va. April 6, the Navy has begun a compensation... [link]
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USFF Releases Statement on F/A-18 Crash in Virginia ... - U.S. Navy: An F/A-18D assigned to Strike Fighter Squad... [link]
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An F/A-18D assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 crashed in Virginia Beach, Va. April 6. Initial reports... [link]
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Latest from press release [link] F/A18D from VFA106 crashed in VA Beach, both pilots ejected safely-more as we get it
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