Sailor Killed in GW Accident Identified
Navy Newsstand
Story Number: NNS031124-01
Release Date: 11/24/2003 8:12:00 AM
From Commander, Naval Air Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet Public Affairs
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- A Sailor killed in an accident aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Nov. 21, has been identified as Airman David M. Wilson, 21, of Red Oak, Texas.
Wilson worked as an aircraft handler in the ship's Air Department. He joined the Navy in June 2001 and had been aboard George Washington since October 2001. He is survived by his wife.
Wilson was killed at approximately 4 a.m. EST, when the aircraft tow tractor he was operating was involved in an accident in the ship's hangar bay, during which he sustained severe head injuries. No other personnel were injured.
The accident is under investigation.
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