<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0Sn4SO_0wEg2pxT00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0Sn4SO_0wEg2pxT00" width="1600" height="900" ></figure><p><b><i>A Navy jet vanished east of Mount Rainier, leaving two crew members missing as rescue teams scramble through the night in rugged terrain.</i></b> 🌐 #News #MountRainerWA #Washington #Accident</p><p><b>WHIDBEY ISLAND STATION, WA</b> – A routine Navy training flight ended in uncertainty Tuesday evening when an aircraft carrying two crew members crashed east of Mount Rainier, Washington. Authorities are now racing against time to locate the missing crew members in the remote wilderness.</p><p>The aircraft involved was an EA-18G Growler, a specialized electronic warfare jet, often used to disable enemy radar systems. This jet, part of the Navy’s Electronic Attack Squadron 130, had departed from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, located north of Seattle.</p><p>The Navy confirmed in a statement that the crash occurred during a scheduled training flight. “As of 7 p.m. on Oct. 15, the status of the two crew members remains unknown,” the statement read.</p><h2>Rescue Efforts Underway</h2><p>Search teams immediately began working to find the downed aircraft and its crew. An MH-60S helicopter was dispatched from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island to comb the challenging terrain around Mount Rainier, an area known for its thick forests and steep slopes. Additional resources are expected to join the search as efforts continue.</p><h2>The Zappers’ Legacy</h2><p>The aircraft belonged to Electronic Attack Squadron 130, known as the “Zappers.” This squadron holds a distinguished place within the Navy as its oldest electronic warfare unit.</p><p>The squadron, based at Whidbey Island, operates Growler jets to conduct sophisticated operations that jam and disable enemy communications and defenses.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1jAp8e_0wEg2pxT00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1jAp8e_0wEg2pxT00" width="1920" height="270" ></figure><h2>Awaiting Updates</h2><p>No further information was provided regarding the fate of the crew. Search efforts will continue, with authorities committed to locating the missing servicemembers and bringing them to safety.</p><p>The situation is developing, and updates will be shared as they become available.</p><p>Our thoughts are with the missing crew members, their families, and all those involved in the search efforts. This incident is a solemn reminder of the risks our servicemen and women face daily in their dedication to protect our nation. We honor the bravery of the U.S. Navy and the unwavering commitment of all military personnel and their families, whose sacrifices often go unseen but never unappreciated.</p><p><b>Sign Up for Our Newsletter</b></p><p>Built with ConvertKit</p><p><b>We value your feedback!</b> Did you find this article informative, inspiring, or thought-provoking? Leave a comment below and join the discussion. We appreciate your opinion and look forward to hearing from you!</p></div></body>

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A Navy jet vanished east of Mount Rainier, leaving two crew members missing as rescue teams scramble through the night in rugged terrain. 🌐 #News #MountRainerWA #Washington #Accident. WHIDBEY ISLAND STATION, WA – A routine Navy training flight ended in uncertainty Tuesday evening when an aircraft carrying two crew...