A AV-8B from VMA-452 crashed off the coast of Wilmington, North Carolina on May 6. The pilot ejected safely and was quickly picked up by an H-60 from HSC-22.
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Eye witnesses said three other Harriers circled over the crash site while waiting for the helicopter to arrive.