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Wednesday, March 15, 2006 3:50:49 PM
F-16 Downed In Korea's West Sea
Wed, 15 Mar '06
An Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Squadron in Kunsan AFB (S Korea) crashed into the West Sea during a training mission at about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
The aircraft's pilot ejected safely and was rescued by a South Korean air force helicopter at about 10:25 a.m.
The pilot was transported to the Kunsan Air Base medical clinic and is in good condition.
Eight Fighter Wing leaders praised the swift response of the Korean HH-60 helicopter crew that recovered the pilot from waters estimated at 41 degrees by base weather officials.
“Today’s rescue shows the great cooperation and support we receive from our ROKAF partners and reaffirms the benefit of joint training,” said Col. Brian Bishop, wing commander. “We’re very happy that the pilot has been safely recovered and is back at Kunsan in good condition.”
A board of qualified officers is investigating the accident.
FMI: www.af.mil
Portions Copyright © 1999-2006 by Aero-News Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
Wed, 15 Mar '06
An Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Squadron in Kunsan AFB (S Korea) crashed into the West Sea during a training mission at about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
The aircraft's pilot ejected safely and was rescued by a South Korean air force helicopter at about 10:25 a.m.
The pilot was transported to the Kunsan Air Base medical clinic and is in good condition.
Eight Fighter Wing leaders praised the swift response of the Korean HH-60 helicopter crew that recovered the pilot from waters estimated at 41 degrees by base weather officials.
“Today’s rescue shows the great cooperation and support we receive from our ROKAF partners and reaffirms the benefit of joint training,” said Col. Brian Bishop, wing commander. “We’re very happy that the pilot has been safely recovered and is back at Kunsan in good condition.”
A board of qualified officers is investigating the accident.
FMI: www.af.mil
Portions Copyright © 1999-2006 by Aero-News Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
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