RNlAF F-16AM #J-144 from 323 sqn had a mishap at Kandahar AB on June 15th, 2008. The photo shows the crane ready to lift the F-16 after it was stopped by the airfields emergency barrier system. [Photo via Falconniek]
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News: RNLAF F-16 damaged at Kandahar [2008-06-15]
The Dutch Ministry of Defence announced via its website that one if its F-16s sustained damage to its landing gear during a take-off from Kandahar airfield.
Aircraft Database:
F-16 #J-144
Damaged in an aborted take-off from Kandahar airfield, Afghanistan for an ISAF mission. The pilot stayed with the aircraft which engaged the barrier at the end of the runway. The pilot was fine.
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