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Aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis "(USS John C. Stennis) carrier-based fighter caught fire. As reported by Associated Press, as a result suffered Ten sailors. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon, March 30. F/A-18C Hornet fighter jet ready to fly on a training mission. Immediately before take-off from fighting vehicle caught fire and exploded engine. Ten sailors who were on deck, were burned. Some were hospitalized, some were on-site assistance. In the Navy noted that all the victims are in stable condition and should soon recover. Fighter pilot was not injured. It clarifies the The San Diego Union-Tribune, F/A-18C Hornet brought to the launch pad and hooked to the catapult. At this point in the aircraft engine failure occurred, which sparked a fire. All the victims – the sailors who were preparing the fighter to take-off. A fire that was quickly extinguished without causing any harm to the aircraft carrier. Nevertheless, damage was F/A-18C Hornet. Damage is estimated at one million dollars. According to the facts of an investigation. In the Navy promised to establish a cause of the fire to prevent the recurrence of such situations in the future. USS John C. Stennis "assigned to the Naval Base in Bremerton, Washington. Now the ship is located 150 kilometers off the coast of California, San Diego, the aircraft carrier conducted exercises for pilots and crew.
