Two Dead in F/A-18F Crash Near Lemoore
Navy News Service
Story Number: NNS110406-28
4/6/2011
From Naval Air Station Lemoore Public Affairs
LEMOORE, Calif. (NNS) -- Two aircrew were killed when their F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft crashed in a field near Naval Air Station Lemoore at 12:08 p.m, April 6.
They were assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, based at NAS Lemoore, Calif.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, and shipmates of the aircrew," said Capt. James Knapp, commanding officer, Naval Air Station Lemoore. "An investigation is being conducted to determine the cause of the mishap."
The aircrew was conducting routine flight training at the time of the mishap.
The incident occurred approximately one-half mile west of the installation's property line on private farm land located in Fresno County.
The cause of the mishap is under investigation.
Identities of the deceased will not be released until after notification of their next of kin.
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