What happened
During a routine local mission, a US Navy aircraft departed from Norfolk-Chambers Field NAS. While in transit, the aircraft went down in Chincoteague Bay, situated near Wallops Island. The wreckage was located in shallow water, where the plane was found partially submerged.
Emergency response efforts led to the rescue of two crew members from the site. However, the pilot was found deceased following the impact. The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent crash remain under investigation.
Findings
At this time, the exact cause of the accident is unknown, as the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances.