[Mat_Helm]

Crashed off the end of runway 32L in a field near Riverdale. Pilot may not have had time to eject and was recovered but not in very good condition.

[ataDude]

My prayers for our warrior!

[Mat_Helm]

No information about what caused the crash at this time. Contact I know indicated the pilot has been extracted but not in very good condition from resulting fire. This information however is not confirmed. Please pray for the pilot.

[mowowie]

This is like the third or fourth fighter jet we have lost recently.

[magslinger]

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[toldyou]

How sad...I just watched them flying out of Miramar.

[tongue-tied]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/04/two-killed-in-navy-jet-crash-near-lemoore.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lanowblog+%28L.A.+Now%29

LA Times is saying both RIO and pilot were killed. (Its a blog, so take it with a grain of salt.)

Very sad, prayers for the surviving families, friends and squadron-mates.

[originalbuckeye]

Prayers for the families and loved ones. This is the news that aviator families dread. Lord Jesus, please protect those who protect us.

[Clovis_Skeptic]

Local news stated 2 pilots dead. Eye witness saw the plane doing “tricks”. Witness said it was in a free fall straight down, and never pulled out.