# Pilot Rescued After Jet Crash

> Pilot rescued from Pacific Ocean after military training jet crashes near Morro Bay.
- Title: Pilot Rescued After Jet Crash · ABC7 New York | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: mk-58, hawker hunter, u.s. coast guard, naval base ventura county, airborne tactical advantage company, morro bay, california, pilot rescue, news, local, Pilot, Rescued
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/pilot-rescued-mk-58-hawker-hunter-crashes-pacific-ocean-off-coast-morro-bay-california/19866594
- Published: 2026-09-24T18:09:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mk-58, hawker hunter, u.s. coast guard, naval base ventura county, airborne tactical advantage company, morro bay, california, pilot rescue, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A pilot was rescued after their MK-58 Hawker Hunter jet crashed in the Pacific Ocean off California's coast due to engine issues.