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Iraqi student pilot killed in F-16D crashed in Arizona
Sep 05, 2017 - An Iraqi student F-16 pilot was killed when an F-16 jet crashed during a training mission in southeastern Arizona, authorities said Wednesday. [Read more...]
Gust of wind flips USAF Thunderbirds F-16D In Dayton, Ohio
Jun 23, 2017 - A USAF Thunderbirds F-16 has been involved with a mishap while on location in Dayton, Ohio. The aircraft involved was supposedly one of the team's Block 52 F-16Ds which are used for media flights, camera ships, and as spares/stand-ins for the team's six-ship demonstration. [Read more...]
Pilot ejects from burning F-16C at Houston Airport
Jun 21, 2017 - A Oklahoma Air National Guard F-16 caught fire and crashed during takeoff from Ellington Airport in Houston. The pilot safely ejected and was taken to the hospital. [Read more...]
F-16 crashes near Andrews AFB in Washington DC; pilot ok
Apr 05, 2017 - An F-16C that was on a training mission crashed in an unpopulated area near Andrews AFB in Maryland this morning. [Read more...]
Colorado Air National Guard brings new life to fallen Thunderbird tail
Mar 14, 2017 - Airmen from the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard removed the vertical tail from a fallen Thunderbird F-16 aircraft March 14, in hopes of someday returning it to service. [Read more...]
Jordanian F-16 jet crashed in Saudi Arabia, pilot OK
Feb 24, 2017 - It appears that a Jordanian F-16 has crashed in Saudi Arabia. Initial reports state that the pilot, identified as Adnan Nabas, survived after parachuting to safety. [Read more...]
Thunderbird crash was caused by a throttle malfunction
Dec 15, 2016 - The crash of an Air Force Thunderbird F-16CM in Colorado Springs last June was caused by a throttle trigger malfunction and inadvertent throttle rotation, according to an accident investigation report released yesterday. [Read more...]
Turkish F-16 crashes in Southeast Turkey - Pilot ok
Dec 12, 2016 - A Turkish fighter jet from the 181 Filo crashed after a training mission today. The F-16 was returning to base and attempting to land at a military base in Diyarbakir when it went down around 19.30h. [Read more...]
Jordanian F-16 crashes shortly after take-off
Dec 05, 2016 - A Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16 crashed shortly after take-off today due to what seems to be technical difficulties. The pilot Maj. Ayed Ahmad al-De'ajah was unfortunately killed in the accident. [Read more...]
South Carolina F-16s collide during routine night operations.
Jun 08, 2016 - Two F-16 fighter jets belonging to the South Carolina Air National Guard crashed above a military operating area near Jefferson County, Georgia. Both pilots of each of the single-seat aircraft ejected safely. [Read more...]
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