RNlAF F-16BM #J-068 from 311 sqn in trouble over Volkel AB on September 21st, 2006 with both pilots bailing out. [Milspotters.nl photo]
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News: Dutch F-16BM #J-068 crashes at Volkel AB - Pilots OK [2006-09-21]
On Thursday afternoon, around 15.15h local time, Dutch F-16BM #J-068 crashed at Volkel AB. This is the third F-16 accident of the RNLAF in recent months.
Aircraft Database:
F-16 #J-068
The aircraft crashed around 15.15h local time at Volkel AB. The aircraft was practising touch-and-goes on the base as part of its regular training syllabus. During one of those manoeuvres the engine stalled after a birdstrike and both pilots had to bail out. The crash still occured on the base between a number of shelters. Both pilots ejected safely and there are no reports of injured people on the ground.
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