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F-16 makes emergency landing at Fresno IAP
August 8, 2008 (by
Lieven Dewitte) -
An F-16 from the Air National Guard had to make an emergency landing Wednesday at Fresno Yosemite International Airport, KSEE News reported.
A pilot on a routine practice run found his engine gauge malfunctioning in flight. Without the gauge, it is hard to tell the status of the plane's engine.
The plane landed safely and the pilot was unharmed.
About two weeks ago, there was a similar incident in which an F-16 (#86-0215) from the 194 FS landed at the Fresno International Airport after experiencing some type of engine concerns.
The pilot flew around for close to an hour burning fuel before finally landing.
USAF F-16C block 32 #86-0215 from the 184th FS is flashing its anti-collission light when ready to go at Ellington Field ANGB. [Photo by Cristopher A. Ebdon]
The plane landed safely and the pilot was unharmed.
About two weeks ago, there was a similar incident in which an F-16 (#86-0215) from the 194 FS landed at the Fresno International Airport after experiencing some type of engine concerns.
The pilot flew around for close to an hour burning fuel before finally landing.