11/18/2010 - JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- The pilot of the F-22 aircraft that crashed Tuesday night has been identified as Capt. Jeffrey Haney, assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron. Capt. Haney's current status is missing.
The aircraft lost contact with air traffic control at 7:40 p.m. Alaska time Tuesday, while on a nighttime training mission. Search and rescue teams discovered the wreckage of the F-22, assigned to the 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.
Rescue teams from the 11th Rescue Coordination Center, Alaska Air National Guard, the 3rd Wing and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson continue to search the area, approximately 100 miles north of Anchorage.
The family was notified on Tuesday evening and continues to receive support from the JBER family and leadership.
"This is a very uncertain and difficult time for the family," said Col. Jack McMullen, 3rd Wing commander. "We ask that the public continue to work with us to respect their privacy and keep them in your thoughts and prayers."
Comments
11/19/2010 5:38:43 PM ET My prayers go out to the family rescue team and especially Captain Jeffrey Haney. May we all have a little Holiday blessing out of this if it be Gods will. May we all hold our families a little closer as we have one of our own in our military family going through such a time as this.
Sheila, Beale AFB
11/19/2010 4:15:43 PM ET Keeping Capt Haney his family friends and the search crew in my thoughts and prayers.
P. Cornelius, Las Vegas
11/19/2010 3:55:28 PM ET America's pilots are truly the best of the best Their commitment to their training gives them an edge in even the worst of circumstances. Keep the faith for his well being, he kept the faith for yours ...
Jeff Eastburn, Kingsley Field ANG OR
11/19/2010 3:02:42 PM ET Thoughs and prayers are with the family the squadron and wing of the capt.
Mark Jasek, Lafayette In
11/19/2010 10:39:27 AM ET Godspeed to the SAR crew. May the Lord look over Captain Jeffrey Haney and his family. May he bring him back to his loved ones. GODSPEED SIR See you soon
MJ, SAFB
11/18/2010 11:28:52 PM ET I would like to extend a branch of faith out to the family of Capt. Jeffery Haney I will keep you in my prayers. Happy Thanksgiving I hope he is found soon for your sake ma'am.
Colleen Gonzalez, Arizona
11/18/2010 10:51:44 PM ET Good luck to all involved pilot rescue families.
