WHIDBEY ISLAND STATION, Wash. — A Navy aircraft crashed near Mount Rainier during a routine flight Tuesday afternoon.
According to officials from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, the flight took off from Oak Harbor and the crash was reported at 3:23 p.m. The U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler, an electronic warfare aircraft, crashed east of Mount Rainier.
The condition of the two crew members onboard is unknown.
NAS Whidbey Island has sent multiple search and rescue assets, including a helicopter, to try to locate the crew and examine the crash site.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
All EA-18G squadrons are stationed at Whidbey Island, with the exception of one squadron in Iwakuni, Japan.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.