U.S. European Command says that 5 U.S. servicepeople have been killed when a navy plane crashed over the jap Mediterranean Sea throughout a coaching mission
ByThe Related Press
November 12, 2023, 11:49 AM
FILE – The emblem of the headquarters of the US European Command (US EUCOM) is seen within the Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany, Dec. 4, 2006. 5 U.S. servicepeople have been killed when a navy plane crashed over the jap Mediterranean Sea throughout a coaching mission, U.S. European Command stated Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. (AP Photograph/Thomas Kienzle, file)
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BERLIN — 5 U.S. servicepeople have been killed when a navy plane crashed over the jap Mediterranean Sea throughout a coaching mission, U.S. European Command stated Sunday.
The plane crashed on Friday night. EUCOM stated all 5 crew members have been killed when it went down “throughout a routine air refueling mission as a part of navy coaching.”
The navy initially first introduced the crash on Saturday and stated that the trigger is below investigation, however there aren’t any indications of any hostile exercise concerned. It stated on Sunday that “search and rescue efforts started instantly, together with close by U.S. navy plane and ships.”
European Command stated that out of respect for the households of the service members and in keeping with Division of Protection coverage, the identities of the crew members are being withheld till 24 hours after subsequent of kin notifications are accomplished.
It wasn’t instantly clear what navy service the plane belonged to. The Air Drive has despatched extra squadrons to the area and the USS Gerald R. Ford plane service, which has an array of plane on board, has additionally been working within the jap Mediterranean.
