Two F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) have crashed in the Pacific Ocean, one pilot was recovered and one is still missing, according to a Friday release from U.S. 7th Fleet.
The search for the second pilot is ongoing.
“The search for the second pilot includes guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) and guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG-101) and helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 15 (HSC 15) and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 73 (HSM 73),” according to the release.
One Hornet was assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 94 “Mighty Shrikes” (VFA-94) and the other to Strike Fighter Squadron 113 “Stingers” (VFA-113).
Both squadrons are based Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
The two aircraft have not been recovered and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 left Naval Station Coronado, Calif. on Aug. 22 and is currently assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet
According to:
http://news.usni.org/2014/09/12/breakin ... ot-missing
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