Pilot’s status still unknown after Navy jet crash near Death Valley’s ‘Star Wars Canyon’

[Kraut783]

Hoping for the best....

Pilot’s status still unknown after Navy jet crash near Death Valley’s ‘Star Wars Canyon’

US Navy jet crashes in Death Valley National Park, injuring 7
Pilot's status still unknown after Navy jet crash near Death Valley’s ‘Star Wars Canyon’

 

[Centermass]

The Navy has confirmed that the pilot of the F/A-18E Super Hornet that crashed Wednesday died in the crash at Death Valley National Park. The jet assigned to the “Vigilantes” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 was based at Naval Air Station Lemoore.

The identity of the pilot will be withheld for 24 hours following notification of the next of kin.

“The Navy mourns the loss of one of our own and our hearts go out to the family and friends affected by this tragedy,” Navy Lt. Cmdr. Lydia Bock said in a statement.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

 

[Grunt]

Truly sad as always. Rest In Peace, Sir...

 

[Kraut783]

Damn, Rest in Peace...blue skies.

 

[Dame]

Rest in peace, Sir.

 

[Kaldak]

Ouch.

Prayers out to family, friends, and loved ones. Rest in peace Sir.