According to Coast Guard spokeswoman Petty Officer Allyson Conroy, the collision occurred at approximately 7:10 about 50 miles off the coast of San Diego County and approximately 15 miles east of San Clemente Island.
According to Ian Gregor a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration, a pilot reported seeing a fireball in the vicinity of the collision. It was reported by the Coast Guard debris was spotted from the C-130 involved in the collision. The Coast Guard C-130 was reportedly carrying seven people onboard and according to Cpl Michael Stevens spokesman for Miramar Marine Corps Air Station the AH-1W Super Cobra involved in the collision had two people onboard.
Stevens also stated that the helicopter was on a training mission at the time of the collision and the crew are a part of the Marine Aircraft Group 39, based at Camp Pendleton 3rd marine Aircraft Wing.
According to Lt. Josh Nelson there were three cutters sent out, an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter, and the Navy sent four vessels into the area and several helicopters in search of the nine missing people that were involved in the collision.
Ehline Law | Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer PC, is a former U.S. Marine and wishes the families of the CG and Corps. well in this time of mourning.
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