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Friday, December 12, 2008

Marines: Pilot followed procedure before crash
The pilot of a USMC F/A-18D that crashed in San Diego was following standard procedures, Marine generals told Congress on Thursday.

When asked why the jet was not diverted to North Island where the approach was over water, the USMC responded that a twin engine failure of the jet was rare and pilots have landed in Miramar with one engine.

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