Crew Rescued After Navy Plane Accident
From Staff and Wire Reports
A Navy plane tumbled into the ocean during flight training on the carrier Stennis off Southern California, the Navy reported. Three crew members were rescued.
The Prowler, based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington state, lost brake control while landing on the carrier at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday.
The crew members ejected as the plane rolled off the flight deck. No serious injuries were reported. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
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