30 March 2011

USA: Pilot Rescued from 13th MEU Harrier Crash

13th Marine Expeditionary Unit Public Affairs Office

ARABIAN SEA – A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier deployed with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) crashed into the water during takeoff for a routine training flight while operating in the Arabian Sea, March 29.

A MH 60S helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat squadron (HSC) 23 recovered the pilot in approximately 15 minutes. The pilot was safely returned to the ship uninjured.

The identity of the pilot will not be released.

The incident is under investigation.

Boxer and 13th MEU are assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group 5 conducting maritime security operations and serving as U.S. Central Command Theater Reserve Force.

US 5th Fleet
Posted by PacificSentinel at 11:13 AM
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Stacey · 733 weeks ago

very proud of the people that went in and got him/her!
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Stacy · 733 weeks ago

Thank God he is all right! My prayers are with him and the rest of the 13th MEU and their families!
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PacificSentinel 62p · 732 weeks ago

The US Navy certainly has a great deal of experience in rescuing ditched pilots from the sea!
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david · 732 weeks ago

He was able to walk after the ejection, on the deck after rescue. Also after the medical. About a 150G shot and because so low probably a hard splash. Tough Marine. God Love 'Em All! .

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