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Tourists Injured After Navy Fighter Jet Crashes in Death Valley Canyon

A Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet like this one crashed in Death Valley's Rainbow Canyon on Wednesday, July 31. Pixabay
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Key Takeaways:

  • A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet crashed in Death Valley's "Star Wars Canyon," a popular spot for aviation enthusiasts.
  • Seven park visitors sustained minor injuries, including burns and cuts, from the crash and flying debris.
  • The canyon (officially Rainbow Canyon) is known for low-level military flight training, attracting plane-spotters.
  • A search for the pilot was underway, and the Navy is investigating the cause of the crash.
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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.

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