NCMEDIC
03-24-2007, 03:27 AM
CVW 9 Pilot Rescued in North Arabian Sea
Story Number: NNS070320-05
Release Date: 3/20/2007 12:21:00 PM
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From USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs
USS JOHN C. STENNIS, At Sea (NNS) -- A pilot assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) was rescued shortly after ejection on March 20 from an aircraft in the North Arabian Sea.
The pilot ejected from the aircraft, an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, at approximately 3:19 p.m. (local time).
The search and rescue (SAR) helicopter recovered the pilot at 3:35 p.m. and transported the pilot to John C. Stennis where a further medical evaluation will be conducted. The service member is in good condition.
The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is currently supporting Operation Enduring Freedom as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
The cause of the incident is currently under investigation.
For related news, visit the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet Navy NewsStand page at www.news.navy.mil/local/cusnc (http://www.news.navy.mil/local/cusnc/)/.
Story Number: NNS070320-05
Release Date: 3/20/2007 12:21:00 PM
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From USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs
USS JOHN C. STENNIS, At Sea (NNS) -- A pilot assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) was rescued shortly after ejection on March 20 from an aircraft in the North Arabian Sea.
The pilot ejected from the aircraft, an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, at approximately 3:19 p.m. (local time).
The search and rescue (SAR) helicopter recovered the pilot at 3:35 p.m. and transported the pilot to John C. Stennis where a further medical evaluation will be conducted. The service member is in good condition.
The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is currently supporting Operation Enduring Freedom as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
The cause of the incident is currently under investigation.
For related news, visit the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet Navy NewsStand page at www.news.navy.mil/local/cusnc (http://www.news.navy.mil/local/cusnc/)/.