In an exclusive interview, Alkonis' wife told CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer that she hadn't understood the verdict when it was read out in court. Submarine USS G-2 sank at moorings off New London CT. 3 killed. 19 January 1918. 10 April 1963. 3 died. During pre-deployment exercises out of San Diego, an attack bomber explodes on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Hancock (CV-19). 4 USS Pittsburgh Seaman Clay T. Lyles killed by an accidental explosion of a 3-inch saluting gun charge. 10 USS Craven boiler explosion. 31 August 1976. CAPT Kelly C. Hinz and MAJ John C. Spahr died in a mid-air collision of two F/A-18 aircraft over Iraq. Ensign Junius F. Andrews burned to death at Naval Air Station, Chatham, Mass. 28 January 1833. This office provided Navy and Marine Corps casualty statistics for Operation Iraqi Freedom (major combat phase from 19 Mar. Helicopter ***** operating from Bonhomme Richard (CVA-31) crashed near Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. 01:54 - Source: CNN. P2V Neptune from VX-6 crashed during take-off from Wilkes Station, Antarctica. Screw sloop USS Vandalia wrecked by a storm at Apia, Samoa. Task Force 38 struck by typhoon off the Philippines. Ernst, a native of Massachusetts, enlisted in the Navy in August 2009 and, following completion of special-operations training, joined his first operational naval special warfare unit in 2012, according to Navy Personnel Command. HH-1 "Huey" search and rescue helicopter based at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, crashed in a remote area about 20 miles southwest of Lake Tahoe, while participating in a civilian search and rescue effort. 5 September 1917. Kevin M. Kennedy, then-commodore of Dunhams parent command, Destroyer Squadron 28, wrote in his investigation endorsement. USS S-37 (SS-142) battery explosion in harbor at San Pedro CA. 3 October 1995. 11 August 1937. The parents of a U.S. Navy officer involved in a fatal car crash in Japan are urging the U.S. government to raise concerns about his prosecution with Japanese officials, telling Axios that a "misunderstanding" led to a judge sentencing their son to three years in prison. 1 February 2003. 4 May 1936. 10 January 1970. Ketch Intrepid, fitted out as an "infernal" or fire ship, blown up in premature detonation of powder charges during blockade of Tripoli. 16 February 1965. And then to have an accident come out of the blue, it's already hurt one family so badly -- and it's hurting this one.". He welcomes any and all kinds of tips at geoffz@militarytimes.com. USS Truxtun (DD-229) and USS Pollux (AKS-2) ran aground during a storm in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, and broke up in surf. The tremendous explosion ripped a 300 foot long, 50 foot wide, and 40 foot deep crater into the ocean floor. 24 May 1849. 16 October 1943. 20 June 1959. Available online at http://www.centcom.mil]. A Petty Officer 2d Class died at Port Hueneme, California, during a physical training run. Apprentice Seaman Wayne Alvin Rasey killed while cleaning a rifle at the Naval Training Station, Newport, RI. 5 March 1956. US Department of Defense. 28 USS Delaware boiler accident. During launch of F/A-18 "Hornet" of Strike Fighter Squadron 27 on USS Independence (CV-62), the aircraft's port main landing gear collapsed, causing the weapons pylon to strike the waist catapult center deck hatch, which closed on the catapult operator, ABAN Fred Watson, III, who was medevaced to a hospital in nearby Sydney, Australia, for treatment of two broken legs and a broken arm. 19 December 1960. 9 killed. USS San Francisco ran aground south of Guam while traveling underwater (nearly instantaneous deacceleration from Flank [maximum] Speed to 4 knots). 9 January 2002. 27 September 1918. Lt. (jg) Dick Rinaldo Downer and Aviation Pilot 1 class John Francis Hogan drowned following crash of Martin PM-2 seaplane off Del Mar, Calif. 29 July 1932. Explosion and fire killed two crewmen and injured sixteen others aboard USS Midway, which was conducting routine flight operations 125 miles off Japan's Pacific coast. 48 killed. 18 August 2004. Destroyer No. Casualties: US Navy and Marine Corps Personnel Killed and Injured in Selected Accidents and Other Incidents Not Directly the Result of Enemy Action. Naval Armed Guard Service in World War II, Naval Gun Factory (Washington Navy Yard) Facilities Data: World War II, Naval Memorial Service, Casting Flowers on the Sea in Honor of the Naval Dead, Naval Yarns by Captain Bartlett [manuscript], Navy and Defense Reform: A Short History and Reference Chronology, Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual [Rev. 25 June 2003. 27 March 1910. 14 March 1934. 1, War Damage Report No. Two F/A-18 "Hornets" of Strike Fighter Squadron 22, Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, collided over the Desatoya Mountains about 50 miles northeast of Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, during routine training. 14 July 1933. Side wheel steamer USS Mississippi Ordinary Seaman John Myers killed by discharge of a gun. US Navy C-1A Trader cargo plane crashes in Crete, 11 killed. Steamer USS Albatross engine room steam valve blew out killing Fireman 2 class James Collarey. USS Maryland (BB-46) Seaman 2 class Ralph E. Shenk killed inside #3 turret when a 16-inch shell tipped over and crushed him. Among the personal military awards and decorations that Ernst received throughout his career is a Silver Star, the nations third-highest for valor in combat. Submarine USS F-4 sank near Hawaii after battery failure. 99 (1869) Authority Given to Fleet Officers, General Order No. A severe storm off Cape Hatteras sweeps four sailors overboard from USS King (DDG-41), one rescued and three drown. Engineman 1st Class Vincent Parker and Electronics Technician 3rd Class Benjamin Johnson from USS Peterson (DD-969) boarding party drowned after oil smuggling merchant ship Samra foundered in the northern Persian Gulf. Pilot ejected and recovered with minor injuries. The twin-rotor helicopter was assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 6, Det 1, NAS Norfolk, VA. Sailor lost at sea during an attempted search and rescue hoist by a HH-60H "Seahawk" from Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 14 in the Arabian Sea. 14 June 1960. One sailor is electrocuted while working in fireroom in USS Garcia (FF-1040). The Navy is investigating the cause of the accident. Jordan was assigned to Destroyer Squadron 50, Bahrain. 36 USS Nevada Seaman Thomas G. Canter crushed to death in the shell handling room of turret #4 when his head was caught between turret track and powder compartment. 10 August 2000. To his supporters, the officer, Ridge Alkonis, is a model sailor who was singled out for harsh treatment by a foreign legal system after a crash they say he could not have prevented. Maj. collapsed after a 4-mile run, went into cardiac arrest, resulting in death. Fire destroyed another Phantom and spreads into aviation stores compartment before being extinguished. Shed passed directly under the boat and was "struck on the head by the stern drive, which inflicted severe head trauma, the investigating officer wrote. "We don't know millionaires," she told Palmer. 56, USS Houston CL81 War Damage Report No. Gunner Charles S. McLane killed by the bursting of a gun at the Washington Navy Yard. Marine 1st Lt. Michael N. Monroe was killed and three other Marines injured when their HMMWV, went over an embankment and dropped about 20 feet. Last seen at Barbados on 4 March 1918. CD Ollie B Bartley, USN, killed when his Weasel tracked carrier fell through the ice at Hut Point, Antarctica. Aircraft destroyed. 14 March 1901. USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) suffers ordnance accident resulting in fire and explosions while operating off Hawaii. The explosion blew the left gun barrel 200-yards out to sea and wrecked the gun mount itself, killing 3 men and injuring 10 others. DoD news release notes that 82 personnel died in aviation mishaps in fiscal 2002. If she was in battle, I would understand this, she said. 119 USS Lamberton steam hose burst in the fireroom injuring Fireman 1 class William Thomas Batstone who died 11 October 1918 at the Naval Hospital, New York NY. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ernst family, Rear Adm. Keith Davids, who heads Naval Special Warfare Command, said in the statement. Alkonis' sentence is not as harsh as it might have been. 2 July 2003. The plane then followed into the water. Secretary of the Navy James V. Forrestal fell to his death from the seventh floor of the Naval Hospital at Bethesda, Md. Side wheel steamer Chenango boiler explosion fatally scalded 33 sailors. 9 May 1924. Destroyer No. Ironclad screw steamer USS Galena Ordinary Seaman Jacob Meyers accidentally shot himself. 8 killed. 7 November 2001. 2 Machine Room while at Singapore, three killed and 12 injured. During a NATO exercise off the Faeroe Islands, two USS Picuda (SS-382) sailors are washed overboard and drowned. 11 June 1936. 26 May 1981. Others he received include the Joint Commendation Medal (with Combat Device), Army Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3 awards), Army Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3 awards), and the NATO Medal. The coxswain said he instead trained under experienced boatswains.. 24 July 1917. Three sailors were killed, 24 were treated at area hospitals, and 47 suffered minor injuries. 10 USS Paul Jones steam accident. 31 January 1940. That statement says that when American authorities arrived to take Alkonis into custody and return him to a U.S. base, he already was held by the Japanese. 16 January 1918. 58, Summary of War Damage to U. S. Battleships, Carriers, Cruisers and Destroyers 17 October, 1941 to 7 December, 1942, USS Birmingham CL62 War Damage Report No. Father-of-five Royal Navy officer, 40, died instantly when he flew off M275 motorway at 150mph in illegally modified Vauxhall Astra while showing off to colleague. 6 August 2002. Nassau launched helicopters in support of the search, and a US Coast Guard C-130 Search and Rescue aircraft joined the search. 17 January 2002. 1 October 1956. Screw sloop USS Hartford acting Master's Mate Herbert Judson killed in ordnance accident. 29 January 1905. 17 June 1864. Seven crewmen killed. 2 April 1997. 21 July 1995. During 1919, 1,762 sailors died from disease or accident. In 1911, 253 sailors were killed in accidents or died from diseases. I do not believe this tragedy would have been avoided with better planning alone, he wrote. It seemed like the boat skipped, another sailor recalled. What did I do?, I tried to distract the midshipmen from looking at ENS Mitchell, the boat engineer said. 3 Dec 2009. CH-53D "Sea Stallion" from Marine Corps Base Hawaii (Oahu) lost its tail boom while landing, causing the helo to roll over. 16 April 2002. 8 June 2005. 14 February 1910. The Corporal suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. 28 December 2004. The pilot was safely recovered with only minor injuries. 29 June 1994. Caperton, History of the Bureau of Engineering During WWI, History of the Dudley Knox Center for Naval History, History of United States Naval Operations: Korea, Foreword - History of US Naval Operations: Korea, Preface - History of US Naval Operations: Korea, List of Maps - History of US Naval Operations: Korea, List of Tables - History of US Naval Operations: Korea, Honda (Pedernales) Point, California, Disaster, 8 September 1923, List of Naval Personnel Who Died in the Honda Point Disaster, History and aims of the Office of Naval Intelligence, In Honor of Master Chief Britt K Slabinski: United States Navy, Retired: MEDAL OF HONOR - HALL OF HEROES INDUCTION CEREMONY- THE PENTAGON AUDITORIUM- 25 MAY 2018, In Memory of CTIC(IW/EXW) Shannon M. Kent. Lt. Jack C. Richardson and Aviation Chief Machinist's Mate Frank Clarence Glazener died when SU-1 plane struck two high tension wires and crashed near Oceanside, Calif. 8 June 1933. 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