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Time correction: it was about 1130 local when the call for Checklist #8 was made by MOC.

Itanius wrote:

Time correction: it was about 1130 local when the call for Checklist #8 was made by MOC.

Seriously?I always thought that approximately means "round about". Noon, 1130, 1145... who cares. approximate--- key word.

sulfer732 wrote:

Seriously?I always thought that approximately means "round about". Noon, 1130, 1145... who cares. approximate--- key word.

Thanks for the definition of the term "approximate"; I had no idea that's what it meant. The word "approximate" is not used in the news release at all, so I added that bit of info for some clarification for those that care (obviously you don't).

Sorry to ruin your day. That's why I don't post here. Rolling Eyes

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Damn! Thats two in two months... Godspeed brother! I continue to hope and pray...

Gamera- the 21FS and 425FS are the Foreign Military Sales squadrons

Itanius- Keep on posting. Not everyone here checks posts for grammar, spelling or definitions of words.

Itanius wrote:

sulfer732 wrote:

Seriously?I always thought that approximately means "round about". Noon, 1130, 1145... who cares. approximate--- key word.

Thanks for the definition of the term "approximate"; I had no idea that's what it meant. The word "approximate" is not used in the news release at all, so I added that bit of info for some clarification for those that care (obviously you don't).

Sorry to ruin your day. That's why I don't post here. Rolling Eyes

Dont post here if your gonna be so sensitive the pilot is possibly dead hopefully injured at worst, and you guys are getting your fellings hurt, way to miss the point! Either way thanks for the additional info Itanius.

This was posted by the Arizona Republic this morning:

F-16 crash site located; search for pilot continues
Beth Duckett
The Arizona Republic
Mar. 15, 2008 11:26 AM

The search continues for the pilot of a F-16C fighter jet from Luke Air Force Base that crashed Fridaysouth of Alamo Lake.

Crews discovered the wreckage around 10:30 p.m. in a remote area of western Arizona. A "G-suit" and parachute was uncovered, but no pilot, said Mary Jo May, a Luke spokeswoman.

The parachute and some of the pilot's gear were found about 150 feet from the impact crater, May said. However, an instructor pilot flying near the crashed jet didn't see an open parachute when it went down.

The site east of Parker in the Buckskin Mountains is reachable only by helicopter.

"All levels are still out there doing an intensive search," May added.

The pilot, whose name is yet to be released, was on an air-to-air student training mission when the crash occurred around noon. There were no weapons on board.

A board of officers has been convened to investigate the accident.

Godspeed to the pilot, may he rest in peace.

http://www.kpho.com/news/15598386/detail.html

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I was a CC on that jet a few years ago.

damn.

Sad the pilot died, that is horrible.

Sad to hear.

I hope that this report is wrong and he was still in his suit. Would be a shame if he was able to get out of his harness and suit and rescuers not make to him in time.

Pilot found

Luke air Force Base wrote:

56 Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office

3/15/2008 - Luke Air Force Base, Ariz -- LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- An Air Force student pilot assigned to the 62nd Fighter Squadron was killed in an F-16C aircraft when it crashed at approximately 12:17 p.m. Friday south of Alamo Lake, Ariz. The pilot's name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as we grieve the tragic loss of this outstanding Airman," said Brigadier General Tom Jones, 56th Fighter Wing commander. "Anytime we lose an Airman, our entire Air Force family feels the loss."

A press conference is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. today in the 56th Fighter Wing conference room at Luke AFB. If you are interested in attending the conference, please contact the public affairs office to register.

A board of officers will be convened to investigate the accident.

Source: http://www.luke.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123090386

Well said by the general, very tragic and sad

VarkVet wrote:

Pilot found

Luke air Force Base wrote:

56 Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office

3/15/2008 - Luke Air Force Base, Ariz -- LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- An Air Force student pilot assigned to the 62nd Fighter Squadron was killed in an F-16C aircraft when it crashed at approximately 12:17 p.m. Friday south of Alamo Lake, Ariz. The pilot's name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as we grieve the tragic loss of this outstanding Airman," said Brigadier General Tom Jones, 56th Fighter Wing commander. "Anytime we lose an Airman, our entire Air Force family feels the loss."

A press conference is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. today in the 56th Fighter Wing conference room at Luke AFB. If you are interested in attending the conference, please contact the public affairs office to register.

A board of officers will be convened to investigate the accident.

Source: http://www.luke.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123090386

Well said by the general, very tragic and sad

Ah yea... 2 posts above indicate this.

God bless the pilot and watch over his family and loved ones.
God bless all those who defend our freedoms daily

Wow, what a MAJOR bummer. Crying or Very sad

And the liberals say stuff like too much money is wasted on training flights. Training is way too important to help keep our pilots alive!

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