According to the press release from the Marine Corps, Maj. Andrew Mettler was the pilot who died Thursday night.
SAN DIEGO – The United States Marine Corps has identified the pilot who died in an F/A-18D Hornet fighter jet crash at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.The crash happened late Thursday night as the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron performed a service level training exercise.
Second Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General Maj. Gen. Scott Benedict reflected on what Mettler was like. “I am deeply saddened to share the loss of Maj. Andrew ‘Simple Jack’ Mettler... who was honing his craft as a Hornet pilot and leader in his squadron, the Fighting Bengals," said Benedict."I had the great honor of flying in an F/A-18D with Simple Jack and will always remember his skill piloting the Hornet and his wry smile. It is with great humility that I offer my deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, and friends of Maj. Andrew Mettler.
“As 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, we mourn the loss of one of our brothers who was devoted to the Marine Corps mission, and it is our duty to continue forward in a manner that would reflect his devotion. Maj. Mettler’s legacy will remain with every Marine, Sailor and civilian that he served with, and we have the obligation to continue to uphold the values that he stood for.
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