USS Eisenhower (IKE) lost an ABH2

I received this email yesterday but never had anytime to read it. When I opened it I found our an ABH2 had died on the IKE. He was a U/I (training) and a jet took off the cat and he didn't duck down, like they are supposed to and the jet hit him and killed him instantly.
The air boss wrote

"We are in a dangerous and unforgiving business. The consequences for not doing the basic ORM procedures in our positions of responsibility, eventually, will lead to someone getting killed. Being unaware of a hazard will not keep you safe. You have to know it exists.
NATOPS and procedures are, sadly, written in blood. Somewhere along the chain of events that allowed this accident to happen, someone did not follow procedures. This accident did not just “happen”. It may not have been the ABH2. It could have been his CO, AIR BOSS, Chief, etc. Or it could have been all of them.
We tell you everyday to be careful. Part of being careful is having the foresight to think ahead and identify a problem or hazard before it occurs. You need to be an expert on your job so that you can recognize when something isn’t quite right. A questioning attitude goes a long way to assist you in determining when something doesn’t mesh with NATOPS or established procedures. And, as always, you have to back each other up. Know the job of those that work around you. "- Captain Select Brad Brown (AKA my air boss)

As far as I know this just scares the crap out of me. The love of my life goes on that flight deck every day and does his job, I'm "safe" in the tower...but I watch Randy like a hawk when we work the same hours. (as much as I cant without miss a tension or a ball call)

The Ike's handler wrote the air boss and my air boss emailed air department. This is what the Ike's handler said

"We lost ABH2 R (Asst. Fly 3 PO) last night while back a U/I on cat 4. We shot cat 3 then they went 4. He was hit by the plane on 4 and DOA on the scene. Don’t know why he didn’t crouch down like the U/I did or step back. The shirts did what AB’s do the best……we got back into flying today and had an awesome day. The entire department is doing the best as can be expected. Just wanted to give you the entire story straight from the horse!!

I have to say this is a Handler’s worst night mare.

Be safe my brothers,

Tommy"

Remember what Randy and his/my friends, friendenemies, acquaintances all do everyday.