Navy T-39 Crashes Near Blue Ridge, Georgia

From Chief of Naval Air Training Public Affairs

April 12, 2010 - ELLIJAY, Ga (NNS) -- A T-39N Sabreliner crashed near Ellijay, Ga., at approximately 4 p.m. April 12. There were four personnel aboard the aircraft assigned to Training Air Wing Six based out of Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. Rescue crews have recovered three bodies from the crash. The status of the fourth crew member is unknown.

The aircraft was conducting a routine cross-country training mission. An investigation board has convened to investigate the cause of the mishap. Names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.