Diane Dircks via AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe plane was on its approach to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, which is on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, on Oahu, Fox said.<\/p>\n
A photo from the scene broadcast by NBC affiliate KHNL showed the aircraft in the water.<\/p>\n
A spokesman for the Navy\u2019s Third Fleet said those aboard the plane evacuated after it went into the water. <\/p>\n
The crew is assigned to the Whidbey Island, Washington-based VP-4 squadron, the Skinny Dragons, and it was \u201con a detachment in support of maritime homeland defense,\u201d Navy Lt. Mohammad Issa said.<\/p>\n
Booms have been placed in the water to prevent any hazardous materials from spreading, Fox said.<\/p>\n
An investigation is underway, he said.<\/p>\n
The Poseidon is a long-range patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, according to the Navy’s website. It has two engines and is a little more than 129 feet long.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[ad_2]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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