Naval Aviators Rescued After Crash
Navy NewStand
Story Number: NNS030402-01
Release Date: 4/2/2003 9:21:00 AM
From U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs
CENTRAL COMMAND (NNS) -- Coalition forces successfully rescued two U.S. Navy aviators after their F-14A Tomcat crashed early April 2 due to mechanical failure.
A combat search and rescue team successfully recovered the pilot and radar intercept officer and took them to a coalition air base at approximately 2:50 a.m. (Gulf Time). Current reports indicate neither crew member was seriously injured.
A combat search and rescue team flew a rescue helicopter to recover the downed crew. Full details of the F-14 incident are unknown at this time and are under investigation.
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