F-16 Accidents



85-1549
USAF F-16C block 30s #85-1546 and #85-1549 both from the 457th FS collided on the runway during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis AFB on August 15th, 2015. [USAF photo]

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  • Aircraft Database: F-16 #85546

    Collided with #85-1549 shortly after landing at Nellis AFB around 11:20h local. The mishap was caused by pilot error of both landing aircraft. The aircraft didn't vacate the runway in a correct manner with the other aircraft coming in too hard and landing long on the runway without applying proper braking and aerobrake procedures caused this mishap. The pilot escaped unhurt. Total repair cost is estimated at $ 5.4 million, still pening whether it will be performed.

  • Aircraft Database: F-16 #85549

    Collided with #85-1546 shortly after landing at Nellis AFB around 11:20h local. The mishap was caused by pilot error of both landing aircraft. The aircraft came in too hard and landed long on the runway without applying proper braking and aerobrake procedures. This in combination with the other aircraft not vacating the runway in the right manner caused this mishap. The pilot suffered life threatening injuries. The airframe was considered a complete write-off due to extensive fire damage.

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