The U.S. Navy has confirmed that two naval aviators aboard an EA-18G Growler jet, which crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington state, have been declared dead. Efforts to locate the missing crew members faced challenges due to the treacherous mountainous terrain. Search and recovery operations intensified following the discovery of the aircraft wreckage, but the condition of the crew remained uncertain until their status was officially announced. The crash occurred during a training exercise, prompting further investigations by the Navy. Special Forces teams have also been involved in the search efforts.