G Growler that crashed east of Mount Rainier last week have been declared dead by the United States Navy.The Electronic Attack Wing Pacific has shifted from search and rescue efforts to recovery operations.

The jet – an EA-18G Growler aircraft – was carrying two crew members when it went down during a routine training flight.

Two crew members who were missing following the crash of a fighter jet in mountainous terrain in Washington state during a routine training flight have been declared dead