No one posted this yet??
A USMC KC-130 went down.
Very, very tragic.
16 dead in KC-130 military plane crash in Mississippi
A USMC KC-130 went down.
Very, very tragic.
16 dead in KC-130 military plane crash in Mississippi
-
Forum Update: We've upgraded the software to improve security, performance, and the overall experience.
👉 Read why we made the change | Support the Forum
US Military Refueling plane crashes in Mississippi, 16 dead.
- Thread starter Rule3
- Start date
Register to hide this ad
Delta Expatriate
Member
This happened near (within approximately 15 miles) where I used to live. I have driven Highway 82 between Indianola & Greenwood countless times. I think I read where it crashed near Highway 82, but not sure whether it crashed north of south of the highway. I just heard on the radio that there were 15 Marines and 1 Sailor on board. Like Rule 3 said, very, very tragic.
lawandorder
Member
May our good Lord comfort , and watch over the families of those lost.
OLDNAVYMCPO
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
Six of the Marines and the Navy Corpsman were Special Operators that belonged to the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion out of Camp Lejeune. They were on a pre-deployment training exercise prior to deploying to the Middle East.
When you put on that uniform, you sign a blank check for your life. That applies to any member of the Armed Forces, combat or not. May they rest in peace, they have been relieved.
When you put on that uniform, you sign a blank check for your life. That applies to any member of the Armed Forces, combat or not. May they rest in peace, they have been relieved.
OLDNAVYMCPO
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
And their lives were no less valuable than the other 10.
Somewhere along the way, I missed your point. And it was?
Tyrod
Member
Density altitude is bad this time of year in Mississippi. Their watch is over.
From what I read this morning, apparently the aircraft was spinning when it went down and one engine was on fire. One engine on fire isn't going to send a C130 out of control, but collateral damage to the flight controls certainly might. Very sad, regardless of the cause.
Bullzaye
US Veteran
Sad news indeed. My thoughts & prayers go out to those service members, as well as to their families, friends, and coworkers.
Tim
Tim
THE PILGRIM
Member
A tragedy for sure.
The C-130 is one of the safest and most reliable aircraft ever built.
Very interested to hear what caused this catastrophe .
The C-130 is one of the safest and most reliable aircraft ever built.
Very interested to hear what caused this catastrophe .
