50 SKY SHADES - World aviation news

Navy FA-18 jet crashes in California, pilot ejects safely

Download: Printable PDF Date: 22 Sep 2015 11:24 (UTC) category:
Publisher:
Navy FA-18 jet crashes in California, pilot ejects safely - Airlines publisher
Tatjana Obrazcova
Source: Aerotime

A pilot ejected safely after a FA-18 fighter jet crashed near a Central California military base.

The pilot actually walked to the emergency responders after reaching the ground, informs Lenta.ru with the reference to CBS News.

The plane went down in a dirt field about three miles from Lemoore Naval Air Station.

A fire from the crash was extinguished.

The Naval Air Station Lemoore Public Affairs Office says the plane was a FA-18E Super Hornet assigned to Lemoore Naval Air Station and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

The office says the pilot "ejected safely an is in good condition" and that no other injuries have been reported.

Lemoore Naval Air Station, about 45 miles south of Fresno, is a center for the Navy's West Coast FA-18 fighter jet operations.





Recommended

Tecnam unveils the FAR Part 23-certified P2008JC NG in the United States, redefining efficiency in next-generation pilot training

Tecnam introduces the P2008JC NG to the United States market, bringing flight schools a certified, next-generation training aircraft designed to dramatically reduce operating costs while maximizing fl...

Corsair takes to the skies in pink this October

  For the fourth consecutive year, Corsair is reaffirming its commitment to the fight against breast cancer by partnering with the association "Les Hôtesses de l’Air cont...

Emirates arrives in Helsinki for the first time

  Emirates has officially inaugurated services to Helsinki, marking a significant milestone in connectivity between Finland and the United Arab Emirates. The new daily route is the only year-r...

Travel leaders unite behind EU Digital Omnibus to advance the future of secure biometric travel

A new travel industry coalition is urging EU policymakers to adopt a balanced and proportionate approach to biometric travel, ensuring passengers can benefit from secure and seamless journeys while ma...

Android Apps development in Riga, Latvia