A Navy aircraft crashed east of Mount Rainier on Tuesday, law enforcement confirmed.
According to Robert Tucker of the Yakima County Sheriff's Office, a Navy EA-18G Growler crashed during a routine training flight at around 3:20 p.m.A helicopter from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is actively searching for the two crew members. Rescue assets from Yakima County Search and Rescue also examined the crash site and also looked for the crew.The cause of the crash is under investigation. The crew members' status remains unknown.
The EA-18G Growler is an electronic warfare aircraft from the "Zappers" of Electronic Attack Squadron 130.This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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