VAW-125 Hawkeye Runs Off Runway
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS080228-03
Release Date: 2/28/2008 8:28:00 AM
From Commander, U.S. Naval Air Force Atlantic
NORFOLK (NNS) -- An E-2C "Hawkeye" assigned to the "Tigertails" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 based at Naval Station Norfolk ran off the runway Feb. 27 at approximately 6 p.m. while landing at Chambers Field, at Naval Station Norfolk.
The aircraft was making a single-engine emergency landing when it landed short of the runway, collapsing the nose gear.
There were no injuries to aircrew or any personnel on the ground.
Damage is currently being assessed and an investigation is pending.
For more news from Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, visit www.navy.mil/local/comnavairlant/.
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