F-14 Downed In March
It could have been much worse. The F-14 that went down off the
coast of San Diego (CA) more than a month ago could have taken its
pilot and RIO down as well. But they were able to eject
safely.
Still, investigators are keen to find out why the Tomcat went down
March 29. Now, they'll have their chance. Using an unmanned
mini-sub, the Navy was able to snag the twisted fuselage of the
fighter and bring it to the surface. The empennage, cockpit and
engines had been recovered earlier.