Thunderbird #4 Killed In F-16 Crash at Creech AFB 4-4-18
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Thunderbird #4 Killed In F-16 Crash at Creech AFB 4-4-18
Seems an F-16 went down at Nellis AFB this afternoon. Serious speculation that it was a tbird. Anyone have ideas or knowledge of this incident? Could be a serious blow to their season. Especially with a new leader.
https://www.google.com/amp/www.foxnews. ... y.amp.html
https://www.google.com/amp/www.foxnews. ... y.amp.html
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Several media outlets reporting that an F-16 has crashed. Hearing the jet was from a Nellis squadron. Not sure if it was one of the Thunderbirds' jets, an aggressor or another squadron.
https://americanmilitarynews.com/2018/0 ... m=facebook
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/04/f- ... s-say.html
https://americanmilitarynews.com/2018/0 ... m=facebook
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/04/f- ... s-say.html
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Statement from Nellis AFB
http://www.nellis.af.mil/About/Press-Re ... ing-range/NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- An Air Force F-16 assigned to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, crashed at approximately 10:30 am during routine training on the Nevada Test and Training Range.
The condition of the pilot is unknown at this time.
Emergency responders are on the scene. As soon as additional details become available, they will be provided. The accident is under investigation.
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I am hearing a lot of rumors that this was a midair incident with one of the diamond pilots going down without punching out. The other aircraft was able to return to Nellis safely. I cannot find info to confirm any of this.
I have a very bad feeling that this was indeed a Thunderbird that went down, and it does not sound good for the pilot at this point. Awful news.
I have a very bad feeling that this was indeed a Thunderbird that went down, and it does not sound good for the pilot at this point. Awful news.
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Praying the pilots are okay. This is just awful. Especially, with so many crashes lately in the past few days. Makes me nervous the pilot didn't punch out.RyanS wrote: ↑Wed Apr 04, 2018 9:17 pm I am hearing a lot of rumors that this was a midair incident with one of the diamond pilots going down without punching out. The other aircraft was able to return to Nellis safely. I cannot find info to confirm any of this.
I have a very bad feeling that this was indeed a Thunderbird that went down, and it does not sound good for the pilot at this point. Awful news.
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Very little news coming out tonight. I wonder if this is tied up with the Air Force's recent move to cut off media access to units. I suspect now that we will not get official confirmation of it being a Thunderbird (or not) until the pilot's name is released, which I expect to happen tomorrow.
It is almost certain at this point that the crash was fatal - we would have been told more if it wasn't.
It is almost certain at this point that the crash was fatal - we would have been told more if it wasn't.
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Yeah, in the past they seemed to release details not long after when they had incidents. The fact that nothing has come out yet doesn't seek good...RyanS wrote: ↑Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:43 pm Very little news coming out tonight. I wonder if this is tied up with the Air Force's recent move to cut off media access to units. I suspect now that we will not get official confirmation of it being a Thunderbird (or not) until the pilot's name is released, which I expect to happen tomorrow.
It is almost certain at this point that the crash was fatal - we would have been told more if it wasn't.
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The USAF has confirmed it was a Thunderbird jet.
https://www.facebook.com/NellisAFB/post ... 3232914394
MORE INFO:
https://airshowstuff.com/v4/2018/thunde ... ot-killed/
https://www.facebook.com/NellisAFB/post ... 3232914394
MORE INFO:
https://airshowstuff.com/v4/2018/thunde ... ot-killed/
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Unfortunately, it was a Thunderbird. The pilot perished.
http://www.nellis.af.mil/About/Press-Re ... ft-mishap/
http://www.nellis.af.mil/About/Press-Re ... ft-mishap/
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This is very sad news indeed. Wishing the team a speedy recovery. First the Reds, now this. What an awful start to the year.
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