ID:

159

Date:

2007-01-19

Headline:

Storm blamed for Navy jet crash that killed Long Island pilot, aviator

Reporter's name:

Delay/denial:

No

Lawsuit:

No

Fees:

No

Media outlet:

Florida Times-Union

City:

Jacksonville, FL

Summary:

Two navy lieutenant commanders died from smoke inhalation when their Navy jet crashed and caught fire in September 2005, according to a 465-page report The Florida Times-Union obtained through FOIA.

Notes:

Lt. Cmdrs. Scott Bracher and Thomas Blake, pilot & aviator, were from Malverne, N.Y., and Spencer, Neb.

Keywords:

Navy jet crash, Navy investigators,

Agencies:

DOD

States:

US

Categories:

military