[QUOTE=StanF18]Hmmm....not sure what the legal ramifications are....if any....

I am sure the pilot will go in front of a VERY rigorous Navy/Marine review board. Let's assume there was no negligence on the part of the pilot (these guys are top-notch. You don't get to "play" with an F-18 Hornet unless you are the creme de la creme). Let's assume the pilot did everything in his power to maneuver the jet away from a populated area prior to bailing.
I and many San Diego people would disagree that he did everything possible. I will wait for the report before I judge but my question is: you have canyons on 2 sides that are 100% open land. Why didn't he crash into the canyon? Look at the pictures (I know exactly where it is) there were other places than a busy residental street. Heck it was nearly 1230 land on the highway that runs on either side. Just my 2 cents... Wasn't this the first time the guy flew alone?

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