T-45 Crashed Near NAS Kingsville, Pilots Eject Safely

by Chief of Naval Training Command Public Affairs

15 August 2016

A U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk crashed southwest of NAS Kingsville at approximately 9:20 p.m. central time August 14. Both pilots ejected safely and are being evaluated for injuries at a local hospital.

A U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk crashed southwest of Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville, Texas, at approximately 9:20 p.m. central time, Aug. 14.

Both pilots ejected safely and are being evaluated for injuries at a local hospital.

The training aircraft, assigned to Training Squadron (VT) 21, crashed during a routine training mission over Brooks County. County first responders were immediately dispatched to the scene.

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

For additional information or updates, contact the Chief of Naval Air Training Command Public Affairs Office at (361)961-3666 or the NAS Kingsville Public Affairs Office at (361) 516-6500.

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