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4th Mar 2022, 13:20
***PRESS RELEASE MARCH 3, 2022*** 2ND MAW JET CRASHES IN S.C., NO FATALITIES MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT, S.C. - A 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) F/A-18D Hornet crashed at approximately 3:15 p.m. today while conducting a routine flight in Beaufort, South Carolina.
There were no fatalities as a result of the crash. Both Marines onboard the jet safely ejected with no injuries and are in stable condition. The aircraft crashed in an unpopulated area near Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina.
The aircraft is assigned to Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 (VMFA(AW)-533), Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd MAW.
A safety investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the mishap.
For public safety, people should avoid the area and local residents should remain indoors to the maximum extent possible as there is smoke from both the aircraft and a brushfire. Air station fire and emergency services are on scene.
(13) MCAS Beaufort on Twitter: "***PRESS RELEASE MARCH 3, 2022*** 2ND MAW JET CRASHES IN S.C., NO FATALITIES MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT, S.C. - A 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) F/A-18D Hornet crashed at approximately 3:15 p.m. today while conducting a routine flight in Beaufort, South Carolina." / Twitter
There were no fatalities as a result of the crash. Both Marines onboard the jet safely ejected with no injuries and are in stable condition. The aircraft crashed in an unpopulated area near Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina.
The aircraft is assigned to Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 (VMFA(AW)-533), Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd MAW.
A safety investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the mishap.
For public safety, people should avoid the area and local residents should remain indoors to the maximum extent possible as there is smoke from both the aircraft and a brushfire. Air station fire and emergency services are on scene.
(13) MCAS Beaufort on Twitter: "***PRESS RELEASE MARCH 3, 2022*** 2ND MAW JET CRASHES IN S.C., NO FATALITIES MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT, S.C. - A 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) F/A-18D Hornet crashed at approximately 3:15 p.m. today while conducting a routine flight in Beaufort, South Carolina." / Twitter