Mount Rainier, Navy and Growler
EA-18G Growler: What to know about the type of Navy jet that crashed near Mount Rainier
The EA-18G Growler is similar to the F/A-18F Super Hornet, the type of jet used by the Navy Blue Angels, and includes sophisticated electronic warfare devices.
Growler crew still missing as Navy searchers locate crash site near Mount Rainier
Searchers spotted the wreckage of the plane, but not the crew, Wednesday afternoon amid bad weather and remote terrain.
U.S. Navy wreckage found, two crew members still missing after aircraft crashes near Mount Rainier
In 2013, a U.S. Navy EA-6B Prowler, based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, crashed during a routine training flight into a farm field west of Harrington, killing three aviators on board. An investigation into the crash determined it was caused by pilot error.
Crews reach remote Navy Growler crash site
The methodical search for two missing aviators involves Army Special Forces from Joint Base Lewis McChord and is taking place in steep, snow-covered wilderness.
Crew still missing as Special Forces and search teams reach Navy Growler crash site
The status of the Growler's 2-man crew was unknown Thursday night as Green Berets attempted to reach the crash site.
Navy aircraft crashes near Mount Rainier. Wreckage found, but crew of 2 remains missing
The Navy is sending crews to investigate the wreckage, which is in a remote area not accessible by motor vehicles.
U.S. Navy searching for pilots after reaching Mount Rainier crash site
The search for the two Navy pilots was ongoing Saturday, even after rescuers reached the EA-18G Growler wreckage, a Navy spokesman said.
Two crew members still missing from Navy aircraft crash near Mount Rainier
The U.S. Navy, local law enforcement and partner agencies reached the remote location where a Navy EA-18G Growler crashed during a routine training flight Tuesday east of Mount Rainier. Two crew members piloting the Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 remain missing.
Navy reaches site where jet crashed near Mount Rainier, continues search for aircrew
Personnel on site are methodically searching an expansive area, evaluating debris and searching for information in the snow-covered, wilderness environment,” a press release from the Navy said. “Finding the aircrew continues to be our primary focus.
Navy arrives at Growler jet crash site near Mount Rainier, search continues for aircrew
The United States Navy, local law enforcement, and partner agencies have reached the site where an EA-18G Growler crashed east of Mount Rainier.
2 Navy aviators are declared dead after a fighter jet crashed in Washington state
Two crew members who were missing following the crash of a fighter jet in mountainous terrain in Washington during a routine ...
2 Navy crew members declared dead in Washington jet crash, efforts underway to recover bodies
The Navy on Sunday declared two aviators dead after their jet crashed in northeast Washington during an Oct. 15 training ...
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Update on Growler Mishap Near Mt. Rainier
October 2024 From CNAF Public Affairs The following are news releases from Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific pertaining to ...
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Crashed U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler Located near Mount Rainier
The wreckage of a U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler that crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington ... Whidbey Island Search and ...
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UPDATED: Navy Locates Growler Following Crash in Washington
Search and rescue efforts are ongoing after a Navy EA-18G Growler crashed east of Mount Rainier in Washington on Tuesday ...
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EA-6B Prowler
Based on the A-6 Intruder ground attack aircraft ... The EA-6B Prowler is gradually being replaced by the EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft.