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Pilot safe after F-16 runs off runway at Osan
November 29, 2005 (by
Lieven Dewitte) -
A U.S. Air Force pilot safely exited his F-16 after the jet ran off the right side of the runway at Osan Air Base on Monday afternoon, according to a base news release.
The pilot, from Osan's 36th Fighter Squadron, had landed the F-16 and was rolling down the runway when the incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m.
There were no reports of injuries. Osan emergency crews responded to the scene.
Several 51st Fighter Wing aircraft were diverted to Kunsan Air Base, and Osan’s runway remained closed late Monday afternoon.
"A board of officers will convene to investigate the incident," according to the release, and more information will be provided when available.
USAF F-16C block 40, #90743, based at Osan AFB, parked in front of a HAS [Photo by Mike V.]
There were no reports of injuries. Osan emergency crews responded to the scene.
Several 51st Fighter Wing aircraft were diverted to Kunsan Air Base, and Osan’s runway remained closed late Monday afternoon.
"A board of officers will convene to investigate the incident," according to the release, and more information will be provided when available.
Published on November 30, 2005 in the Pacific edition of Stars and Stripes.
Used with permission from Stars and Stripes, a DoD publication.
© 2005 Stars and Stripes.
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