A Marine Corps pilot was killed when a F/A-18 Hornet crashed late Thursday near San Diego's Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, officials say.
A U.S. F/A-18 Hornet crashed Friday during a training flight near San Diego's Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. , leaving a Marine Corps pilot dead, officials confirmed Friday.
"With a heavy heart, our condolences go to the Marine's family during this time," the corps said in a statement. The Marine's name will not be released until 24 hours after the family is notified."We are aware of an accident involving an F/A-18 Hornet in the vicinity of MCAS Miramar at 11:54 P.M. PST," Marine Corps Air Station Miramar said in a statement."This aircraft is not part of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing but was operating out of MCAS Miramar.
A U.S. F/A-18 Hornet crashed Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, during a training flight near San Diego's Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.The Navy says "The F/A-18 A-D is employed in Marine Corps fighter attack squadrons, U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Reserve squadrons, the Navy Flight Demonstration Team , and various other fleet support roles," it also says.
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