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Osan F-16C aborts take-off during exercise
February 2, 2012 (by
Asif Shamim) -
An Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during take-off during Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Bulldog 12-01 at approximately 12.30h, local time on February 1st.
The pilot safely aborted during take-off roll, declared a ground emergency, and performed a normal egress without sustaining any injuries.
Emergency responders were quickly on the scene. The cost and extent of the damage from the malfunction are currently unknown.
A board of enquiry will investigate the incident and additional details will be provided as soon as they become available.
Emergency responders were quickly on the scene. The cost and extent of the damage from the malfunction are currently unknown.
A board of enquiry will investigate the incident and additional details will be provided as soon as they become available.
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