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Toddler's Body Found at Jet Crash Site

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 9, 2008 8:21 PM CST
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(Newser) – Search crews today found the body of a missing 15-month-old girl in the rubble of her San Diego home, the fourth and final victim of a military jet crash in a suburban neighborhood. The toddler and three family members—her mother, grandmother, and 2-month-old sister—were killed in Monday's accident. The family's father said he bore no ill feelings toward the Marine pilot, who managed to parachute to safety. "I know he did everything he could."

A Marine statement: "Initial indications suggest that engine failure may have played a role, though we will not know for certain until an investigation is concluded."

This photo provided by The Korean United Methodist Church of San Diego shows Young Mi Yoon, left, and her husband Dong Yun Yoon in 2007. She was killed in the crash; he wasn't home.
This photo provided by The Korean United Methodist Church of San Diego shows Young Mi Yoon, left, and her husband Dong Yun Yoon in 2007. She was killed in the crash; he wasn't home.   (AP Photo )
Dong Yun Yoon covers his face during a news conference. His wife, two daughters, and mother-in-law were killed.
Dong Yun Yoon covers his face during a news conference. His wife, two daughters, and mother-in-law were killed.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
A Marine Corps investigator covers her mouth and nose as she looks over the crash scene Tuesday.
A Marine Corps investigator covers her mouth and nose as she looks over the crash scene Tuesday.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Smoke rises from a fire after an F-18 military jet crashed into a suburban neighborhood in San Diego on Monday, Dec. 8, 2008.
Smoke rises from a fire after an F-18 military jet crashed into a suburban neighborhood in San Diego on Monday, Dec. 8, 2008.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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Zebraone
Dec 9, 2008 10:27 PM CST
Your sorrow is mine also,Young Mi Yoon1 Parents should never outlive their children! As for 'engine failture', it may be signs of lack of money for training a/c mechanics. I've see it happen before. USAF retiree
Shannonals
Dec 9, 2008 10:01 PM CST
Best of wishes out to the family

Jet was on a training flight
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