F-18C Crashes In Waters Off Australia
The U.S. Navy says an F/A-18C crashed after a training mishap Saturday. The aircraft was attempting a night landing on the USS Ronald Reagan in waters off Australia when the accident occurrred.
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ABC Online says five other aircraft had to divert to Brisbane International Airport because of fuel concerns.
The Navy says the pilot was safely recovered.
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