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Navy T-45 Crashes Near Tallahassee

Story Number: NNS101229-08Release Date: 12/29/2010 5:29:00 PM
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From Chief of Naval Air Training Center Public Affairs

TALLAHASSEE, Fla (NNS) -- A U. S. Navy T-45C Goshawk training jet assigned to Training Air Wing Six crashed east of Tallahassee, Fla. while conducting a training mission at approximately 10:15 a.m. CST, Dec. 29.

Both occupants ejected safely and have been transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

The aircraft was conducting a routine training mission.

The T-45C Goshawk is a tandem-seat, carrier capable, jet trainer whose mission is to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots and naval flight officers.

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.

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STORY COMMENTS1 COMMENT
1/3/2011 3:17:00 PM
Capt. Honors should be the commanding officer of the Enterprise. This political correctness is running wild. He has served with honor. Anyone who questions his capabilities needs to be deployed for a year on a carrier. I thought that we have freedom of speech. I side with the captain. ericmiller
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