Posted on 10/19/2018 7:54:15 AM PDT by BenLurkin
he MH-60 Seahawk hit the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan shortly after takeoff around 9 a.m., according to a statement released by the Navy’s Seventh Fleet. All injured are in stable condition and are being evaluated by medical staff.
The Navy did not say how many people were injured but that some “will be medically evacuated ashore” without specifying a location.
An investigation has been opened into the cause of the crash, according to the statement.
The incident occurred during routine operationsi
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Chinese control board chip? Too many crashes!!
“will be medically evacuated ashore”
Military jargon for, “Get that non flying SOB off my ship!”
Having personally witnessed thousands of helicopter launches and recoveries aboard carriers, cruisers, destroyers, and frigates, I'm amazed these accidents don't happen every day.
I remain in awe of Navy helicopter pilots and the nerves and skills they possess. The fighter jocks get all the glory but the helo guys and gals are the real deal.
McCain reincarnated?
Funny in a way and true. We had two C-130s go down around Khontum in 1972 and every squadron's missing items on the TO&E were on those planes.
That “combat loss” was our catch all for just about everything.
Hope no one was hurt real bad.They sure will have a great
Story to tell the rest of their life
ping
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