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Navy Training Jet Crashes; Pilots Eject Safely
27 May
Summary
- A T-45C Goshawk training jet crashed Tuesday afternoon.
- Two pilots aboard the jet ejected safely and were hospitalized.
- The crash occurred on private farmland in Noxubee County.
A U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk training jet crashed Tuesday afternoon, May 27, 2026, in Noxubee County, Mississippi. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time on private farmland.
Both pilots aboard the tandem-seat aircraft managed to eject safely prior to the crash. They were subsequently transported to an area hospital for medical evaluation. Local authorities and military personnel responded to the scene following the incident.
The T-45C Goshawk, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas, is used by the Navy and Marine Corps to train pilots. This particular aircraft was based out of Training Air Wing One in Meridian, Mississippi. An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
