05/26/2026
A Navy T45 Goshawk from Meridian NAS has crashed in a pasture just south of Shuqualak shortly after noon today, May 26. Both pilots, student and instructor, reportedly ejected before the crash. More details as they become available. Evidence from the crash site indicate a nose dive crash into the field. Estimated cost of a T45 is $21 million. Beacon photo/Jeanette Unruh.