The incident occurred at about 1:25 p.m. Saturday as the crew of the guided missile cruiser was conducting a radar tracking exercise during routine training off the Southern California coast, according to U.S. Third Fleet Deputy Public Affairs Officer Lt. Lenaya Rotklein. FOX News San Diego
Ship Hit By Errant Drone Returns To San Diego -- L.A. Times
The guided-missile cruiser struck by an aerial-target drone during a training exercise off Ventura County returned to San Diego on Sunday for assessment and repair, officials said.
The Chancellorsville was struck on its port side by an BQM-74 series drone. Two sailors suffered burns.
The ship returned to San Diego under its own power. It had set sail Tuesday and was scheduled to be at sea another seven days, officials said.
Navy specialists are examining the extent of damage to the ship. Other technicians are investigating the possible cause of the drone malfunction.
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More News On An Errant Drone Crashing
Navy cruiser back in port for investigation after drone hits ship during training -- FOX News/AP
'They're trying to figure out what happened': Malfunctioning drone hits Navy ship -- NBC News
2 injured when drone malfunctions, crashes into Navy ship -- CNN
Drone hits ship during exercise, 2 injured -- UPI
Drone malfunctions, hits U.S. Navy ship during training -- Reuters
Two U.S. sailors hurt when drone crashes into ship -- Washington Times
USS Chancellorsville, struck by drone, returns to port -- Christian Science Monitor
Drone crashes into Navy ship injuring 2 in California -- RT
Malfunctioning drone strikes Navy ship -- Al Jazeera
A Drone Hit a Guided Missile Cruiser During a Weapons System Test -- Gizmodo
Update: Pictures/video of where the drone struck the US Navy ship can be seen here.
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