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Coast Guard Public Affairs Detachment San Diego |
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Date: Oct. 29, 2009 Contact: San Diego Coast Guard Public Affairs (619) 278-7020/7021 (619) 252-1304 |
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Coast Guard, Navy respond to downed aircraft SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard and Navy are responding to a mid-air collision between a Department of Defense aircraft and a Coast Guard airplane 15 miles east of San Clemente Island, Calif., this evening. At 7:10 p.m. the Navy reported to the Coast Guard that they observed what appeared to be a mid-air collision in the vicinity of San Clemente Island. The Coast responded by sending three Coast Guard cutters, and diverting an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter to the area to search for survivors. The Navy sent four vessels and multiple helicopters to aid in the search. The Coast Guard and Navy are actively searching for survivors at this time. *** There will be a media availability at 10:30 p.m. outside Coast Guard Sector San Diego (2710 N. Harbor Drive) near the Embarcadero. ###
Saving Lives and Guarding the Coast Since 1790.
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