Whidbey Island, WA – A U.S. Navy E/A-18G jet assigned to the Electronic Squadron (VAQ) 132 experienced an on-deck emergency at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island around 11:00 am on December 16th, according to a release from the Navy.
Both Airmen suffered serious injuries and were transported by a NAS Whidbey Island Search and Rescue Helicopter to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment. The aircraft was also damaged in the emergency incident, which remains under investigation.
The Navy Air Forces have temporarily suspended flight operations for all F/A-18 E/F Super Hornets and E/A-18G Growlers as a safety precaution since they share common aircraft systems, with exceptions made on a case-by-case basis dependent upon operations requirements.
The operations pause will allow Naval Air Systems Command (NAVIR) and Boeing engineers time to investigate the cause of the emergency incident according to the press release.
This story was republished from Navy.Mil here
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