CVW 9 Pilot Rescued in North Arabian Sea

An F/A-18C Hornet launches from the USS John C. Stennis
From USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs

USS JOHN C. STENNIS, At Sea; March 20, 2007 -- A pilot assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) was rescued shortly after ejection Tuesday afternoon from an aircraft in the North Arabian Sea.

The pilot ejected from the aircraft, an F/A-18C Super Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, at approximately 3:19 p.m.

The search and rescue (SAR) helicopter recovered the pilot at 3:35 p.m. and transported the pilot to John C. Stennis where a further medical evaluation will be conducted. The pilot is in good condition.

The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is currently supporting Operation Enduring Freedom as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

The cause of the incident is currently under investigation.

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