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Marine Corps Harrier jet crashes in North Carolina

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point said the AV-8B Harrier crashed Monday night near Havelock.
The US Department of the Navy, US Marine Corps, logo hangs on the wall February 24, 2009, at the Pentagon in Washington,DC. AFP Photo/Paul J. Richards (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Officials said a Marine jet crashed in a wooded area in North Carolina, but the pilot ejected from the aircraft and was taken to a hospital.

A statement posted to Facebook from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point said the AV-8B Harrier crashed Monday night near Havelock. There were no reports of injuries on the ground or property damage.

The pilot's condition was not immediately known. The crash site was cordoned off by military officials.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

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