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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Clifra Jones on September 21, 2005, 11:35:05 AM
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A USN aircraft just crashed just west of NAS Jacksonville. It is believed to be an FA-18 Super Hornet, Pilots are believed to have ejected successfully. Witnesses report seeing 2 chutes. Details are sketchy at this time I wil post more info as I can get it.
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Plane is an S3 Vicking! No word on crew members at this time.
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Navy Jet Crashes in Jacksonville, Fla.
By the Associated Press
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- A Navy jet crashed into a park near Jacksonville Naval Air Station on Wednesday, but there was no immediate word on the crew's fate.
The S-3 Viking went down about noon in Westside Regional Park. It crashed as it was coming in to land, and ended up across a highway from the landing strip, said Bill Dougherty, a Navy spokesman.
The Navy said two parachutes were seen before the crash and a search was being conducted for the crew. The S-3 Viking is a carrier-based jet that can carry a crew of four. It was not clear how many people were aboard or if anyone on the ground was injured.
The jet was part of Sea Control Squadron 32, also known as the Maulers, at Jacksonville Naval Air Station.
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The irony of this is I served for 3.5 years in VS-32 from 1976-1980
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Best wishes to all aboard.
Engine failure?