USAF F-16C block 50 #93-0554 from the 55th FS seen 5 hours after being destroyed when a fire broke out while the engine was running at Balad AB on November 12th, 2008. [Photo by Kap]
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News: 55 EFS F-16C Accident report released [2009-03-09]
Catastrophic engine failure caused an F-16C to crash on the flight line at Balad Air Base, Iraq, November 12, 2008, Air Combat Command officials announced today.
Aircraft Database:
F-16 #93554
Destroyed on the ground when a fire broke out while the engine was running at Balad AB, Iraq. Pilot opened the canopy and escaped without any issues. Fire destroyed a lot of the fuselage and warped the right wing. Investigation and details pending.
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