A U.S. Navy T-45C "Goshawk" Trainer Aircraft Crashes, Cause of Accident Under Investigation

Source: Global Times
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According to a report by CBS citing U.S. Navy sources, a U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk jet trainer crashed in eastern Mississippi at noon local time on the 26th, with two pilots safely ejecting and escaping. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

According to reports, the T-45C Goshawk trainer is a twin-seat aircraft used to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots, with each unit costing approximately $17 million.

Source: Global Network/Yan Peiyun

Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Personnel Losses
SALUTE Report
Size
2 pilots
Activity
A T-45C Goshawk trainer jet crashed
Location
Mississippi
Unit
U.S. Navy
Time
local time on the 26th
Equipment
T-45C Goshawk
Summary

A U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk trainer jet crashed in eastern Mississippi on the 26th at noon. Both pilots safely ejected from the aircraft, and the cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

Key Facts
  • A U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk trainer jet crashed in eastern Mississippi.
  • The incident occurred on the 26th at noon local time.
  • Both pilots safely ejected from the aircraft.
  • The cause of the crash is under investigation.
  • The T-45C Goshawk is a dual-seat jet trainer costing approximately $17 million.