According to recent reports, the pilot of the F/A-18D Hornet that crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California was confirmed deceased by the Marine Corps.
Pilot of the F/A-18D Hornet Dies From Crash (Photo: Veteran Life)
The Pilot of the F/A-18D Hornet Dies From Crash
It has been reported by Military news that the pilot of the F/A-18D Hornet unfortunately passed away in a crash on Thursday night. The Marine Corps, stationed at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, where the incident occurred, has officially confirmed the pilot of the F/A-18D Hornet tragic death.
According to the same article, the pilot of the F/A-18D Hornet had crashed the aircraft on government property. The aircraft was said to be operating about 15 miles north of San Diego. Fortunately, there was no damaged property on the ground, and no other people other than the pilot of the F/A-18D Hornet got injured or died.
Marine Corps’ First Fatal Crash Caused by the Pilot of the F/A-18D Hornet
According to the reports, the aircraft was said to belong to Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in South Carolina.
According to Task&Purpose, the first fatal crash involving the Marine Corps was caused by the pilot of the F/A-18D Hornet and involved a loss of life. This damage cost $2 million or more in Fiscal year 2023.
