http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/F-18-Jet-Reportedly-Crashes-in-Virginia-Beach-146438525.html As usual no speculating. Thoughts and prayers to all those involved.
Possibly from 106 and most sources say the two guys got out. Hope the best for the crew and the people down on the ground where the jet hit. http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/va_beach/military-plane-crashes-in-virginia-beach http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/04/06/navy-jet-reportedly-crashes-in-virginia/?test=latestnews http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/06/navy-jet-crashes-in-virginia/?hpt=hp_t3
Still very few details released, but hope everyone is okay. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/04/06/navy-jet-reportedly-crashes-in-virginia/?test=latestnews
We now know from a Navy spokesman that the a/c was an F/A-18D from VFA-106, the East Coast Hornet RAG. Apparently the incident occurred shortly after takeoff from Oceana.
Saw the immediate aftermath. Not a good day. Sounds like all the Hampton roads area bases are on lock down.
Why do they lock bases down after an incident like this? Is it to keep critical personnel around to aid in the investigation/aftermath?
Why ask why? They do...sometimes...it's a "Local Area Commander's Call"...that's why he or she gets the big bucks...and that's all that matters.
Its business as usual at NOB and JEB. Not sure where you're getting your gouge from, but I've been on both bases since the news broke about this incident.
Because privileged information is critical at a time like this. From my experiences with similar mishaps.
If in fact true, it could be a PPR for AT/FP reasons. Just because an A/C goes down, doesn't mean everyone knows "why" it went down.
No, not really. Very few get to see mishap board info. And, while it is critical, that is not why COs lock down bases.
Was just meaning plenty of people could have witnessed it and they would maybe want some sort of statements before release the world of mouth to the public, I.e. names from with in the squadrons ect. Just stating from my experience from a mishap I saw. So just my two cents on the question. Clearly a different situation, with more bases and a lot more people not directly involved with ops.
Hospital reported that both crew are in stable condition - one in fair and the other in good condition. Amazingly no injuries reported on the ground as of yet. Hope that continues to be the case.
Yeah I saw that and paused it and pointed it out to my buddy. I thought I was the only one who noticed that. I was headed towards Oceana on 264E as it happened. Saw the black smoke and knew something wasn't good. Thoughts and prayers to the families and people who are affected by this. Know a few guys over in -106 and glad that the aircrew ejected safely and surprisingly, outside of the ignorant comments by some, most of the community is being very supportive.
I think that kind of sums up the folks around here in general.......most seem very supportive, with a few outspoken activists making up a vocal minority.
From the video feed I saw on CNN all that's left was the tail and burner cans. Some Fireman was hailing the crew, he said the pilot was circling and dumping fuel. I would assume he/she was trying to A. lighten up to make it back to the field and or B. to prevent an even bigger fire, probably the latter. Regardless glad the crew got out and know one on the deck was seriously hurt. Looks like the Navy will be building a new apt. complex though...
Unfortunately another reminder of how dangerous this business is. Luckily it seems as though loss of life was averted.
