A Third Marine Aircraft Wing pilot, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, was killed as a result of an F/A-18C Hornet crash during a training mission in the vicinity of Twentynine Palms, Calif., at approximately 10:30 p.m. (PDST), July 28, 2016.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

For additional information, please contact the MCAS Miramar Public Affairs Office at 858-577-6000 or follow our Twitter feed @MCASMiramarCA.

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