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Aug 31, 2020, 8 tweets

Possible military aircraft crash in Nelsonia Virginia. Reports stating that the pilot has been located ok with his chute. 3 other souls were onboard and should have jumped as well.

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All 4 victims found. Aircraft crashed on Mason Road. They are still extinguishing the plane. (Via comms)

#VA #USA #planecrash
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The aircraft involved is an E-2 Hawkeye. (Photo is not the one involved in the crash but is the same aircraft type)

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Clarification: 3/4 have been retrieved. 1 Is apparently in the woods (?) and they are sending units to where they think he would be.

#VA #USA #planecrash
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Both a C-30J (OTIS22) and now a T-38 (MIG2) are overflying the area of the crash.

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According to comms there is a Coast Guard Sikorsky HH-60 Jayhawk in the area lending a hand.

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According to command on the ground: All 4 have been accounted for no injuries. The plan is to meet up at the command post and have them be met by Navy Security.

Currently tracking a CH-53E heading in the direction of the crash. May have the security onboard.

#VA #USA
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VDOT: All units to return to service and Mason Rd to reopen. The crash scene has been cordoned off and is not to be touched.

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