An F-22 prepares to refuel during a training flight. Photo: Air Force
Stealth Fighter Jet Chokes Yet Another Pilot -- Danger Room
The Air Force swears it’s working like mad to figure out why its premiere stealth fighter, the F-22 Raptor, is choking its pilots. They better: Just on Friday, another Raptor pilot experienced shortness of breath while flying his aircraft over Hawaii.
Luckily, he landed safely. But the hypoxia mystery — which the Air Force plans to spend much of the year inspecting — continues: This was the 23rd unexplained “hypoxic incident” since the Raptor was introduced in 2005.
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More News On The F-22 Hypoxia Mystery
F-22 pilot in Hawaii briefly has oxygen deficit -- AP
Congressmen want answers from Air Force on ongoing F-22 incidents -- L.A. Times
Lawmakers say their patience with F-22 issues is 'wearing thin' -- The Hill
Air Force Jet’s Oxygen Problems Raise Lawmakers’ Ire -- New York Times
F-22 Oxygen System May Be Root of Pilot Ailments, Lawmakers Say -- SFGate/Bloomberg
Lawmakers have more questions for Air Force about F-22 problems -- Stars and Stripes/Daily Press, Newport News, Va.
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