Zhao said he sent a radio message to Wang, telling him to try and hold his course after the tail of his plane was destroyed. Wang replied, but couldn't control his plane. Thirty seconds later, he hit the sea. The U.S. military disputes nearly every detail in Zhao's account, saying they suspect the Chinese were at fault for the collision. U.S. officials have described Wang as a flier with a reputation for recklessness.
American officials continue to refuse China's demand for an apology.
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