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Gust of wind flips USAF Thunderbirds F-16D In Dayton, Ohio
Capt. Nicholas Holmes, a slot pilot assigned to the Air Demonstration Squadron - the Thunderbirds, and IndyCar driver J.R. Hildebrand take off in a F-16D at Nellis AFB on October 11th, 2011. [USAF photo by SSgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.]
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
An Oklahoma Air National Guard F-16C (#89-2028) caught fire and crashed during takeoff from Ellington IAP on June 21st, 2017. [Photo by Christopher A. Ebdon]
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
USAF F-16C block 30 #85-1481 from the 121st FS flies over the skies of D.C. during a routine training mission at Joint Base Andrews. [USAF photo]
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
The vertical tail of Thunderbird 6 is separated from the fuselage in a hangar at Peterson AFB on March 14th, 2017. The F-16 was returning to Peterson after completing a flyover for the Air Force Academy graduation when the pilot encountered a throttle malfunction and successfully ejected from the jet. [ANG photo by SSgt. Michelle Y. Alvarez-Rea]
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
RJAF F-16A ADF #227 from 2 sqn is strolling over the concrete taxiway in April of 2014. [<a href="http://www.globalaviationresource.com" target="new">Globalaviationresource.com</a> photo by Kevin Wills]
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
Picture of the downed Thunderbird near Powers and Fontaine who crashed on June 2nd, 2016. The pilot ejected safely. [Photo by Brennan Linsley, The Associated Press]
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
TuAF F-16C block 40 #93-0004 from 181 Filo is seen in flight on December 23rd, 2005. [181 Filo photo]
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
RJAF F-16AM #684 from 1 sqn is spotted over Al Azraq AB on October 21st, 2009 during the Falcon Air Meet. [<a href="http://www.trueblueaviapress.be" target="new">Trueblueaviationpress</a> photo by Edwin Borremans]
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...]
Pilot killed in Israeli Air Force F-16I crash
The rear of IDFAF F-16D block 52 #119 after the mishap at Ramon AFB on October 6th, 2016.
Oct 06, 2016 - An Israel Air Force pilot was killed during a crash landing of an F-16 fighter jet in southern Israel on Wednesday evening. The aircraft's navigator ejected from the plane and escaped without injury. [Read more...]
South Carolina F-16s collide during routine night operations.
USAF F-16C block 52 #92-3914 from the 157th FS taxis back to its position on the flightline at McEntire JNGB after landing from flying a mission during the Readiness Exercise on April 12th, 2013. [USAF photo by TSgt. Caycee Watson]
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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