What happened
During a nighttime operation in the Atlantic Ocean, an E-2 Hawkeye crashed into the sea. The aircraft was operating as part of a mission based on the USS Harry S. Truman, which was cruising in the Atlantic at the time of the incident. The accident occurred approximately 240 km away from the Virginia coastline, shortly after the aircraft had departed from the carrier.
Findings
- The crash took place during the night.
- The aircraft went down during the initial climb/takeoff phase.
- There were 3 fatalities among the crew members on board.
- The specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown.