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US Military Jet Pilot Killed in Training Incident in California

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A US fighter pilot was killed as a result of an air crash during a training mission in the US state of California, according to official statement. 29.07.2016, Sputnik International

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US Military Jet Pilot Killed in Training Incident in California

14:56 GMT 29.07.2016 (Updated: 11:06 GMT 06.08.2022)

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A US fighter pilot was killed as a result of an air crash during a training mission in the US state of California, according to official statement.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — A US fighter pilot has died in an air crash during a training mission in the US state of California, the US Marine Corps said in a press release on Friday.

"A Third Marine Aircraft Wing pilot, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Mirimar, was killed as a result of F/A 18C Hornet crash," the release stated.

The incident that happened near Twentynine Palms, California is currently under investigation, the Marine Corps added.