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Pilot Rescued After Jet Crash
Pilot rescued from Pacific Ocean after military training jet crashes near Morro Bay.
In brief
Pilot rescued from Pacific Ocean after military training jet crashes near Morro Bay. A pilot was rescued after their MK-58 Hawker Hunter jet crashed in the Pacific Ocean off California's coast due to engine issues. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Pilot Rescued
A pilot was rescued from the Pacific Ocean after their plane went down off California's Central Coast on Tuesday evening.
Jet Crash Details
The U.S. Coast Guard received a notification around 6:50 p.m. that an aircraft crashed 6 miles northwest of Morro Bay with one person on board.
Military Training Jet
The FAA and NTSB identified the aircraft as an MK-58 Hawker Hunter, typically used for military training in air-to-air combat.
Private Operator
The plane was operated by the privately owned Airborne Tactical Advantage Company, not the Navy, according to Naval Base Ventura County.
Engine Issue
The pilot reported engine issues and ejected before the plane crashed into the ocean, as flight radar showed the plane flying toward San Luis Obispo County.
Pilot Status
The pilot is recovering at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno with no significant injuries after being rescued by Naval Air Station Lemoore.
The big picture
A pilot was rescued after their MK-58 Hawker Hunter jet crashed in the Pacific Ocean off California's coast due to engine issues.
