Three confirmed dead in Navy plane crash near Harrington
A U.S. Navy Prowler warplane crashed near Harrington, Wash., about 9 a.m. today, killing all three people aboard.
The EA-6B Prowler, an electronic warfare jet, was based at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, authorities said. The jets frequently fly training missions in Eastern Washington.
The Navy confirmed this afternoon that three people died in the crash. Their identities will not be released until 24 hours after their families have been notified, the Navy said in a news release.
Navy personnel are on scene investigating.
The plane crashed just off Coffee Pot Road about 10 miles outside of Harrington, said Scott McGowan, the fire chief for Lincoln County Fire District No. 6.
More information will be posted on this story when it becomes available.