BREAKING NEWS!! Sad news just confirmed the passing of

The wreckage was found a day after the crash at roughly 6,000 feet in steep, heavily wooded terrain, complicating recovery efforts. By Sunday, the Navy confirmed both aviators had perished and shifted operations from search-and-rescue to recovery.

Evans, a Naval Flight Officer, had recently made history as part of the first all-female flyover at Super Bowl LVII in 2023, honoring five decades of women in naval aviation

Timothy Warburton, the squadron’s commanding officer. “Our priority is supporting their families, our sailors, and the Growler community.”

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee authorized the National Guard to provide round-the-clock security near the site, while Navy teams prepare for a long-term salvage effort. The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation.