Former fighter jet analyst puzzled on potential cause of crash into San Diego Bay
An expert pilot who analyzed fighter jets for the Pentagon was stumped on what could have led a Navy plane to crash into San Diego Bay Wednesday.
Military plane crashes near San Diego: authorities
Emergency crews are responding to reports of a military plane that crashed into the San Diego Bay near Shelter Island, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Wednesday.
Another Plane Crash: U.S. Navy EA-18 Growler Lost Near San Diego
Wednesday's mishap is now the fourth crash involving U.S. military aircraft already this year. The two crewmembers of a United States Navy EA-18 Growler were reported to be in stable condition on Wednesday evening after their aircraft crashed in San Diego Harbor earlier in the day.
Former pilots weigh in on possible causes of San Diego jet crash
He explained a potential scenario: "They're low, they're slow, landing gear down. This is that aerodynamic rock, so once that rolls off on a wing, nose gets down. That's why you saw it accelerate and be going almost straight down in a very short window of time."
Fighter jet crashes into San Diego Harbor, 2 pilots rescued: Fire officials
A fighter jet crashed into the San Diego Harbor, electing two pilots who were rescued by the Coast Guard, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue.
2 rescued after military plane crashes into San Diego Bay
A military aircraft has crashed into the San Diego Bay near Shelter Island, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue.
EA-18G Growler: What to know about the plane that crashed in San Diego Bay
According to the Navy, the EA-18G Growler belongs to the F/A-18 aircraft family but combines the Super Hornet’s capabilities with a “sophisticated electronic warfare suite.”
Video shows a military fighter jet crash into the San Diego Bay, the two pilots survive
A military fighter jet crashed into the San Diego Bay, the pilots ejected and are in good condition after being rescued by a fishing vessel.
SEE IT: Military fighter jet plummets into San Diego Bay
Video footage captures the wild moment a Navy fighter jet crashed into California's San Diego Bay unmanned, after the pilots ejected from the aircraft.
US Navy jet crashed off San Diego coast, crew members safe
A U.S. Navy jet crashed off the coast of San Diego on Wednesday but both crew members were safely recovered, a U.S. official said. The official, who was speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the EA-18G Growler,
Dramatic video shows U.S. Navy jet crashing into San Diego Harbor
The E/A-18G Growler crashed into the water off San Diego after its two aviators ejected. The aircraft is believed to have crashed between Point Loma and Naval Air Station North Island.
'Like a car crash': Navy fighter pilot describes brain injury phenomenon now at center of congressional probe
The House Oversight Committee is demanding the Navy reveal more information about a secret effort to learn more about a brain injury phenomenon among its most elite fighter pilots.
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