The Navy successfully recovered a military spy plane that had been stuck in Kaneohe Bay for almost two weeks after overshooting the runway. The operation, which lasted 13 hours, involved meticulous planning, specialized equipment, and a multidisciplinary team of military and civilian experts. No environmental damage was found, and the cost of the salvage operation is estimated to be $1.5 million. The incident is currently under investigation.
Navy personnel and a private contracting firm successfully removed a P-8A Poseidon plane from the waters of Kaneohe Bay with the assistance of inflatable salvage roller bags and a hydraulic cable puller. Boaters in the area shared the nearby waters during the operation.
The flight data recorder of a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon plane that overshot a runway and ended up in the water near Honolulu has been recovered as the military investigates the cause of the accident. Sailors conducted a survey to assess the plane's structural integrity and the impact on the coral and marine environment. Concerns have been raised about potential damage to the coral reef and the presence of fuel or chemicals in the area. The Navy has implemented containment measures and is monitoring the site 24/7. No injuries were reported in the incident.
A Navy surveillance plane overshot a runway at a military base in Hawaii and ended up in Kaneohe Bay, but all nine people on board were uninjured. The Coast Guard responded, but rescue operations were called off as everyone had been rescued. The cause of the incident is unknown. The P-8A Poseidon aircraft, used for surveillance and intelligence gathering, belongs to the Skinny Dragons of Patrol Squadron 4 stationed in Washington state. The crash site was surrounded with booms to contain any fuel leakage.
A military aircraft, identified as a Boeing P8 Poseidon, overshot the runway and made an unexpected landing on water in Hawaii's Kaneohe Bay. All nine people on board were able to safely make it to shore, and there were no reported injuries or casualties. The aircraft is described as a military surveillance and patrol aircraft.
A U.S. Navy P8-A aircraft overshot a runway at a Marine base on Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii, going into a bay. The extent of injuries is unknown at this time. The P-8A is a military aircraft used for submarine hunting, reconnaissance, and intelligence gathering. The incident occurred about 10 miles from Honolulu on Oahu.
A large U.S. Navy Boeing P8 Poseidon aircraft overshot the runway at Marine Corps Base Hawaii and ended up partially submerged in shallow waters of Kaneohe Bay. All nine people on board made it to shore with minor injuries. The aircraft is a military surveillance and patrol plane.
