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Safety chains used at Aviano AB to stop F-16
December 2, 2010 (by
Stars and Stripes) -
An F-16C block 40 (#88-0446) experienced problems after landing from a training flight yesterday, Wednesday afternoon at Aviano Air Base, Italy. This prompted the base to use safety chains to bring it to a stop about 30 yards from the base perimeter.
The pilot safely left the aircraft, no one was injured on the ground and no fuel was spilled during the incident, according to a news release from the 31st Fighter Wing.
The jet, slowed by the chains, came to rest partially off the runway on the adjoining grass shortly after 15.00h local time. It was quickly surrounded by dozens of U.S. and Italian rescue and law enforcement personnel.
The jet sustained an undetermined amount of damage and was taken from the runway with the aid of heavy equipment. Flights were halted Wednesday after the incident but resumed Thursday.
The incident is under investigation.
USAF F-16C block 40 #88-0446 from the 555th FS has plowed into the ground at Aviano AB on December 1st, 2010. [Ilgazetto.it photo]
The jet, slowed by the chains, came to rest partially off the runway on the adjoining grass shortly after 15.00h local time. It was quickly surrounded by dozens of U.S. and Italian rescue and law enforcement personnel.
The jet sustained an undetermined amount of damage and was taken from the runway with the aid of heavy equipment. Flights were halted Wednesday after the incident but resumed Thursday.
The incident is under investigation.
Published on December 2nd, 2010 in the European edition of Stars and Stripes.
Used with permission from Stars and Stripes, a DoD publication.
© 2010 Stars and Stripes.
Additional images:
Sunset banking of #88446 from the 510FS [USAF photo]
USAF F-16C block 40 #88-0446 from the 555th FS just prior to shut down at Eielson AFB on a cloudy day on June 22nd, 2007. [Photo by Jason Hyatt]