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Navy Successfully Recovers Stuck Spy Plane from Hawaii Bay
military2 years ago

Navy Successfully Recovers Stuck Spy Plane from Hawaii Bay

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.

US Navy Plane's Flight Data Recorder Recovered After Runway Overshoot in Hawaii
military2 years ago

US Navy Plane's Flight Data Recorder Recovered After Runway Overshoot in Hawaii

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.

Navy Spy Plane Overshoots Runway, Ends up in Hawaii Bay
military2 years ago

Navy Spy Plane Overshoots Runway, Ends up in Hawaii Bay

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.