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Report: Pilot Blacked Out, Crashed in Nevada

15 November 2011 JD

The Air Force Times reports on the Air Force investigation into the June crash of an F-16C out of Nellis AFB, Nevada. Capt Eric Ziegler was killed in the mishap.

Investigators found no maintenance problems or other issues that could have caused the accident.

Ziegler apparently experienced a G-LOC, or G-induced loss of consciousness. He blacked out and did not recover prior to impacting the ground.

The report had an interesting comment that reflects on the fighter pilot culture: Read more

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F-15C Crashes at Nellis, Pilot Safely Ejects

25 October 2011 JD

The US Air Force has reported that an F-15C Eagle from Nellis AFB crashed near Alamo, NV, yesterday afternoon. The pilot ejected and had “started walking” when he was picked up by a rescue helicopter about 30 minutes later.

As usual, the AF will investigate the mishap and report on it some months from now.

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A-10 Crashes in Georgia

27 September 2011 JD

An A-10C Warthog crashed in Georgia Monday afternoon. The pilot ejected and was being evaluated at Moody Air Force Base’s medical facilities.

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — An Air Force A-10C pilot assigned to the 23rd Wing ejected from an aircraft during a routine mission at approximately 2:45 p.m. today in a non-residential area northeast of Berlin, Ga., in Cook County.

Update: The pilot was released with minor injuries. Public Affairs has posted pictures of the crash site.

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MiG-31 Crashes in Russia

13 September 2011 JD

Two Russian pilots were reportedly killed when their MiG-31 Foxhound crashed in the Perm region of Russia. The crash apparently occurred immediately after takeoff; Russia grounded its MiG-31 fleet while it investigates the cause of the crash.

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USAFA Cadet Safe After Glider Crash

24 August 2011 JD

The Associated Press reported that an Air Force Academy cadet was “safe” after his glider “crash landed” in Colorado Springs:

Academy spokesman First Lt. Meredith Kirchoff said Monday the glider lost lift and came down four miles east of the airfield.

While the AP called it a “crash” landing, the local Colorado Springs Gazette said it was an “emergency landing.” The cadet reportedly described it even less dramatically: Read more

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Navy: T-34 Crash was Avoidable

16 August 2011 JD

The report on the T-34 crash that occurred in New Orleans in January 2010 says the incident, in which the instructor pilot was killed, could have been prevented.

According to the Navy Times, the aircraft descended below required minimums without visually acquiring the runway. The aircraft then impacted the water. Both crewmembers climbed out; they didn’t have water survival gear. They became separated, and the instructor pilot’s body was found a few days later. The student Read more

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Update: Fighter Pilot Killed in F-16 Crash

1 July 2011 JD

As previously noted, an F-16C crashed during a training mission out of Nellis AFB, NV. As a commenter previously mentioned, the Air Force later said it had “conclusive evidence” the pilot went down with the aircraft.

The pilot has been identified as Capt Eric Ziegler, Read more

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F-16 Crashes, Pilot Ejects in Wisconsin

8 June 2011 JD

The US Air Force reported an F-16C crashed in Wisconsin. The pilot is safe after ejection and is being “medically evaluated.” The aircraft belonged to the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing in Madison.

As is common, the Air Force will investigate the mishap and report the results some months from now.

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