U-2CT goes down in Northern California

[GrauGeist]

Earlier today, a U-2 trainer (U-2CT) based out of Beale AFB, went down in the Sutter-Butte Mountains which are located north of Sacramento, in the central California valley.

There was word of two ejections prior to the crash, I haven't heard any details on their condition yet.

BREAKING: Sutter Butte plane crash was training version of U2 spy plane, source says | Action News Now

 

[GrauGeist]

An update to the incident, the pilot did not survive the ejection, but the secondary did.

I'm not sure why, as a civilian witness captured the ejection on video and they seemed to have enough altitude.

http://www.kcra.com/news/plane-crashes-into-sutter-buttes-in-sutter-county/41746460

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Damn, not good.

 

[Thorlifter]

I had no idea the U2 was still flying.

Horrible news though. Prayers for the pilots family!

 

[Wayne Little]

 

[Old Wizard]

 

[Lucky13]

 

[Gnomey]

Terrible to hear. Condolences to the pilots family.