DEVELOPING: United States Air Force Thunderbird Crashes During Graduation Ceremony

Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon's fly a close formation with an F-35A Lightning II over Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 5, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO -- A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 aircraft crashed here shortly after conducting a flyover in support of the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation commencement ceremony June 2, 2016.

The crash occurred approximately 5 nautical miles south of Peterson Air Force Base at approximately 1 p.m. The pilot ejected safely and is with medical personnel undergoing evaluation as a precaution.

The Air Force will perform a thorough investigation into the causes of the mishap, and those findings will be released when the investigation is complete.

DEVELOPING: Navy F/A-18 Hornets Crash in Pacific Ocean

Courtesy of the Navy

WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Two F/A-18 Hornets from Carrier Air Wing 17 embarked on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) crashed at 5:40 p.m. local time, today, while operating at sea in the western Pacific Ocean. The initial report is that the two aircraft are assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 94 (VFA-94) and Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113).

One pilot was rapidly located and returned to Carl Vinson, and is currently receiving medical attention. Search efforts continue for the second pilot.

The search for the second pilot includes guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) and helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 15 (HSC 15) and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 73 (HSM 73).

The two F/A-18C Hornets have not been recovered.

All remaining airborne aircraft were safely recovered onboard.

The cause of the incident is under investigation.

Carl Vinson and embarked Carrier Air Wing 17 are currently underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet Impacts Water During Approach to USS Carl Vinson

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Va., impacted the water during an approach to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) at approximately 10 p.m. PST on June 4 while operating off the coast of Southern California.

The pilot ejected from the aircraft, was recovered safely and is currently aboard Carl Vinson in stable condition. 

The F/A-18E Super Hornet has not been recovered.

All remaining airborne aircraft were safely diverted to NAS North Island in Coronado, Calif., landing at approximately 11 p.m. PST.

All air operations have ceased aboard Carl Vinson until further notice.

A safety investigation will be carried out to determine the cause of the mishap.

Carl Vinson and embarked Carrier Air Wing 17 are currently underway conducting Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX). JTFEX is designed to test a strike group's ability to operate in hostile and complex environments with other U.S. and coalition forces. The integrated exercise combines specific warfare areas with the purpose of making preparations for the strike group's upcoming deployment.

T-34C Crashes At Sea Near Corpus Christi, No Reports of Injuries

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (NNS) -- A U.S. Navy T-34C Turbo Mentor aircraft assigned to Training Squadron 28 (VT-28) with two pilots aboard crashed today while conducting a routine training mission over the Gulf of Mexico at approximately 10:20 a.m., CST.

Initial reports indicate the pilots were able to bail out of the aircraft, and that neither pilot was injured. They are being evaluated at a local hospital. Both crew members were recovered by U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue personnel.

An investigation will be carried out to determine the cause of the crash.

Photos from Helicopter Crash Downtown Seattle

photo courtesy Seattle Fire Department

 A helicopter crash near the Space Needle in Seattle Wa. has killed two.
The FAA and NTSB are responding.

photo courtesy Seattle Fire Department

photo courtesy Seattle Fire Department

Update #1: F/A-18C Crashes in Nevada

CORONADO, Calif. (NNS) -- Navy and Lander County Nevada Sheriff's Office personnel continue to search for a U.S. military pilot whose aircraft crashed on a training flight for the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center's "TOPGUN" course at Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, Nev., yesterday.

The crash of the F/A-18C aircraft occurred at approximately 3 p.m., PST, on the Fallon Range Training Complex., approximately 70 miles east of NAS Fallon.

Initial reports from the scene indicate the aircraft is a total loss. It took Navy personnel several hours to reach the crash site as it was located in remote, rugged, mountainous terrain. A snow storm overnight in the area also hindered the effort.

The Navy's initial news release incorrectly identified the aircraft as a U.S. Navy Hornet but it was actually a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C on loan to the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center for use as a training aircraft.

There are no reports of any other injuries or property damage associated with the crash.

The aircraft was not carrying any weapons or other munitions on the training flight.

An investigation will be carried out to determine the cause of the crash.

In accordance with Department of Defense policy, the name of the pilot will be withheld until 24 hours following notification of next of kin.

The Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center is the center of excellence for naval aviation training and tactics development. It provides service to aircrews, squadrons and air wings throughout the Navy through flight training, academic instructional classes, and direct operational and intelligence support.

US Navy F/A-18C Crashes in Nevada

CORONADO, Calif. (NNS) -- A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center at Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, Nev., crashed yesterday at approximately 3 p.m. PST on a U.S. Navy range training complex, approximately 70 miles east of NAS Fallon. 

Navy personnel are en route to the scene.

The Navy has not officially confirmed the status of the aircraft crewmember.

The aircraft was conducting a training flight prior to the crash. 

A safety investigation will be carried out to determine the cause.

BREAKING NEWS: F/A-18E Crash: Pilot Ejected and Safely Recovered

OCEANA, Va. (NNS) -- A U.S. Navy pilot was safely recovered from sea today after the F/A-18E Super Hornet he was flying crashed aproximately 45 miles off the Virginia Beach coast.

The crash occurred at approximately 2:30 pm. The pilot ejected from the aircraft and a liferaft deployed. He was recovered by a good samaritan fishing vessel. The pilot is conscious and was transported to Sentara Norfolk General by a Navy MH-60 Sea Hawk.

The F/A-18E is a single seated aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Three(VFA-143) based at Naval Air Station Oceana and was conducting routine training. 

The Navy will investigate the cause of the accident.

One Crew Member Confirmed Dead in MH-53E Crash

NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- One crew member has been confirmed dead following the crash this morning of a U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter in the Virginia Capes.

Three crew members are being evaluated at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Their conditions are not known at this time.

The search for the fifth crew member is continuing.

The identity of the deceased crew member will not be released until 24 hours after the notification of next of kin.

Navy T-45 Crashes Aboard NAS Pensacola

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- At approximately 10:30 a.m. today, a U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk aircraft crashed at the approach end of a runway at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. 

The two-seat training aircraft, assigned to Training Squadron 86, was conducting a local training flight. The two pilots' conditions are unknown at this time. Rescue operations are underway.

The names of the pilots are being withheld for privacy reasons. The cause of the incident is under investigation.