Seven people at a scenic overlook in California’s Death Valley National Park suffered injuries after a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet crashed on Wednesday, officials said.
Tourists Injured After Navy Fighter Jet Crashes in Death Valley Canyon
Key Takeaways:
- A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet crashed in Death Valley National Park's "Star Wars Canyon," injuring seven park visitors at a scenic overlook.
- The canyon, officially known as Rainbow Canyon, is a popular unofficial plane-spotting location where military jets frequently conduct low-level flight training.
- A search is underway for the pilot, as witnesses reported not seeing an ejection, and the Navy is investigating the cause of the crash.
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