The single seat F/A-18C Hornet was from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing stationed at MCAS Miramar, CA. The crash occurred in Twentynine Palms, CA around 10:30 pm PST. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
The name of the pilot is being withheld until identification and notification of next of kin. You can see the 3rd MAW press release in the tweet below.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Marine’s family and the entire 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. More details as they become available.
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The single seat F/A-18C Hornet was from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing stationed at MCAS Miramar, CA. The crash occurred in Twentynine Palms, CA around 10:30 pm PST. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
The name of the pilot is being withheld until identification and notification of next of kin. You can see the 3rd MAW press release in the tweet below.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Marine’s family and the entire 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. More details as they become available.
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