Marine helicopter down near El Centro Calif, search is ongoing for crew.

[greybeard]

Bad news from last night. A Ch53E (callsign Tiger 11) from my old Marine Air Group (MAG16) but from squadron HMH 361 out of Miramar is down about 35-40 miles East of San Diego in Pine valley. Aircraft has been found in rough country and really crappy weather. Search is on for the 5 crew. Last known altitude according to ADS-B was 5280ft with air speed of 113kts. Search teams are having a hard time reaching the sight because of wx. Let us pray they find them ok.
Tiger11 CH53 flight path

 

[greybeard]

Just in, all aboard now confirmed fatalities.
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