Five Marines Killed in Helicopter Crash Near San Diego Identified

The five Marines killed in a helicopter crash near San Diego were identified as Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, Sgt. Alec Langen, Capt Miguel Nava, Capt Jack Casey and Capt Benjamin Moulton.
The helicopter crash occurred on March 15th at approximately 6:47 PM local time.
Five Marines Killed in Helicopter Crash Near San Diego Identified

The five Marines killed in a helicopter crash near San Diego, California were identified as Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, Sgt. Alec Langen, Capt Miguel Nava, Capt Jack Casey and Capt Benjamin Moulton.


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Confidence

70%

Doubts
  • It is not clear what caused the helicopter to crash.
  • The exact location of the accident has not been disclosed.

Sources

69%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

5 Marines killed in California helicopter crash are identified

Fox News Media Michael Dorgan Saturday, 10 February 2024 00:30
  • Unique Points
    • Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis was promoted to Lance Corporal on Jan.1 of this year and decorated with Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
    • Sgt. Alec Langen was promoted to Sergeant on Oct 1, 2022 and decorated with Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal National Defense Service Medal and two Sea Service Deployment Ribbons.
    • Capt. Miguel Nava was commissioned into the Marine Corps on May.26, 2017 was promoted to Captain on Nov.1, 2021 and decorated with Global War on Terrorism Service Medal National Defense Service Medal Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
  • Accuracy
    • The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the headline claims that all five Marines were killed when their helicopter crashed during a storm in the mountains outside San Diego on Tuesday. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as it does not specify if any of them died due to injuries sustained from the crash or other causes such as hypothermia. Secondly, while the article mentions that all five Marines were identified and their names are provided, there is no information about how they were identified or what process was followed in order to confirm their identities. This raises questions about whether proper procedures were followed in this matter. Lastly, the article includes a statement from Lt. Col. Nicholas J Harvey that says 'The five Marines who died in a CH-53E helicopter crash on Tuesday were identified'. However, it is not clear if he was referring to all of them or just those whose identities have been confirmed.
    • There is no information about how all five Marines were identified and their names are provided without any context regarding the process followed in order to confirm their identities. This raises questions about whether proper procedures were followed in this matter.
    • The article claims that all five Marines were killed when their helicopter crashed during a storm in the mountains outside San Diego on Tuesday. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as it does not specify if any of them died due to injuries sustained from the crash or other causes such as hypothermia.
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the CH-53E Super Stallion is designed to fly through bad weather and at night without providing any evidence or citation for this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by stating that there are only two options: either support the families of fallen heroes or not respect their grieving process.
    • The CH-53E Super Stallion is designed to fly through bad weather and at night without providing any evidence or citation for this claim.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains a statement that the CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter was designed to fly through bad weather and at night. This is an example of monetary bias as it implies that the military has invested heavily in this technology for its pilots to be able to operate safely during adverse conditions.
    • The CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter was designed to fly through bad weather, even at night.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of California helicopter crash as they are reporting on an incident involving U.S. Marines and their deaths.

      76%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      5 Marines killed in San Diego helicopter crash identified

      KPBS Public Media Andrew Dyer Friday, 09 February 2024 18:46
      • Unique Points
        • The five Marines killed in a helicopter crash in East San Diego County were identified as Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, Sgt. Alec Langen, Capt. Miguel Nava, Capt. Jack Casey and Capt. Benjamin Moulton.
        • All the Marines who died ranged in age from 21-28 years old.
      • Accuracy
        • The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
        • Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis was just promoted to lance corporal on New Year's Day.
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        Andrew Dyer has a conflict of interest on the topic of Marines as he is an author for KPBS.org which is owned by San Diego Public Broadcasting Corporation (SDPBC) and SDPBC receives funding from Creech Air Force Base in Nevada.
        • Andrew Dyer has a conflict of interest on the topic of Marines as he is an author for KPBS.org which is owned by San Diego Public Broadcasting Corporation (SDPBC) and SDPBC receives funding from Creech Air Force Base in Nevada.
          • The article mentions that Andrew Dyer reports on military matters for KPBS, including the Marines.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            The author Andrew Dyer has a conflict of interest on the topic of Creech Air Force Base in Nevada as he is based at that location and may have personal or professional ties to it.

            66%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

            NH Marine Capt. among 5 killed in Calif. helicopter crash

            WHDH-TV Associated Press Friday, 09 February 2024 23:39
            • Unique Points
              • ,Capt. Jack Casey, of Dover, New Hampshire,
            • Accuracy
              • Capt. Jack Casey was confirmed killed in the crash.
              • Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis was just promoted to lance corporal on New Year's Day.
            • Deception (30%)
              The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that the crash was a 'tragedy' and that it is every service family's worst fear. This statement is not supported by any evidence or facts presented in the article and serves to manipulate emotions rather than provide accurate information. Secondly, there are several instances of selective reporting where only details that support the author's position (the deaths of the Marines) are mentioned, while other important aspects of the crash (such as its cause) are not discussed. Finally, there is a lack of transparency in terms of sources disclosed or quoted in the article.
              • The statement 'This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed' implies that the author has control over who can report on this event and creates an air of secrecy around it. This is a form of deception as it suggests that there are hidden truths being withheld from the public.
              • The article states 'Capt. Jack Casey was confirmed killed in the crash.' However, no evidence or sources are provided to support this claim. It is possible that this information was obtained through unverified means and therefore cannot be considered reliable.
            • Fallacies (85%)
              The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when they quote Lt. Col. Nicholas J. Harvey as saying that the crash is every service family's worst fear and that the Flying Tigers family stands strong during this challenging time.
              • >Lance Cpl Donovan Davis was just promoted to lance corporal on New Year\u2019s Day.
            • Bias (85%)
              The article contains a statement that implies the helicopter crash was due to stormy weather. However, there is no evidence in the article to support this claim.
              • Captain Jack Casey was confirmed killed in the crash.
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                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                  The Associated Press has a conflict of interest on the topics of New Hampshire Marine Capt. Jack Casey and CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crash as they are reporting on an incident involving their own unit, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361.

                  93%

                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                  A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                  5 Marines killed in helicopter crash near San Diego are identified

                  ABC7 News (KABC-TV / ABC7 Los Angeles) Friday, 09 February 2024 18:22
                  • Unique Points
                    • , The CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter was reported overdue to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Tuesday night and discovered Wednesday morning.
                    • , Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, Sgt. Alec Langen, Capt. Benjamin Moulton, Capt. Jack Casey and Capt Miguel Nava were the five Marines who died in the crash.
                  • Accuracy
                    • The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
                    • Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis was promoted to Lance Corporal on Jan.1 of this year and decorated with Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
                  • Deception (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Fallacies (85%)
                    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Marines were identified and then quotes a Marine Corps spokesperson as saying it was a tragic mishap. This is not evidence of any wrongdoing or misconduct on the part of the military, but rather an acknowledgement of tragedy. Additionally, there are several instances where inflammatory rhetoric is used to describe the situation and those involved in it.
                    • The Marines had been reported missing when their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter was
                  • Bias (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication

                  95%

                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                  A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                  5 Marines killed in helicopter crash identified as troops in their 20s

                  The Associated Press News Friday, 09 February 2024 18:45
                  • Unique Points
                    • . The Marine Corps released the names of five Marines killed in a helicopter crash.
                    • . All five Marines were in their 20s and assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, and based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego.
                  • Accuracy
                    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                  • Deception (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Fallacies (85%)
                    The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by quoting Lt. Col. Nicholas J. Harvey's statement about the tragedy being every service family's worst fear and Miguel Nava's dedication to helping others as examples of their commitment to duty and sacrifice.
                    • Bias (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication