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Search efforts are underway for two Navy crew members missing after their fighter jet crashed near Mount Rainier, Washington, on Tuesday. The aircraft, a Boeing EA-18G Growler, was on a routine training flight when it went down, according to Navy officials. Crews from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and an MH-60S helicopter are involved in the search. The plane is part of the VAQ-130 squadron, known as the "Zappers," which recently returned from deployment. The incident occurred as part of scheduled training, and the cause is currently under investigation, with no updates on the condition of the crew. Military training flights have seen several accidents in recent times, highlighting ongoing safety challenges.
Navy Jet Crash Near Mount Rainier Leaves Two Crew Members MissingTwo Navy personnel are missing after their EA-18G Growler crashed near Mount Rainier during a training exercise.Search efforts are underway for two Navy crew members missing after their fighter jet crashed near Mount Rainier, Washington, on Tuesday. The aircraft, a Boeing EA-18G Growler, was on a routine training flight when it went down, according to Navy officials. Crews from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and an MH-60S helicopter are involved in the search. The plane is part of the VAQ-130 squadron, known as the "Zappers," which recently returned from deployment. The incident occurred as part of scheduled training, and the cause is currently under investigation, with no updates on the condition of the crew. Military training flights have seen several accidents in recent times, highlighting ongoing safety challenges.
