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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Pilot dies after Harrier jet crashes near Cherry Point


A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jet crashed Monday afternoon near the Marine Corps' Cherry Point air station in eastern North Carolina, killing the pilot.

Officials said the crash of the single-seat fighter occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. while it was returning from a routine training flight.

The pilot's name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

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