The Warzone/The Drive: F-16 From Luke AFB Has Crashed Near Lake Havasu (Updated)
The crash is the latest in a spate of recent mishaps that have plagued the Pentagon's air arms.
Details are limited at this time, but it appears that an F-16 based out of Luke AFB has crashed near Lake Havasu, possibly while attempting to make an emergency landing at a small airport. A photo of a largely intact—sans cockpit—F-16 with Luke AFB markings laying on the ground has popped up on the Air Force amn/nco/snco Facebook page. According to initial reports, which we cannot confirm at this time, the pilot was able to make it out and was walking around after the crash. We have reached out to Luke AFB directly and they have confirmed that one of their aircraft was involved in a mishap and that more details will be coming soon.
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WNU Editor: This has not been a good year for U.S. military aviation accidents.
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More News On Today's U.S. Air Force Crash In Arizona
F-16 from Luke Air Force Base crashes -- Air Force Times
Air Force F-16 Fighter Crashes in Arizona; Pilot Ejects Safely -- Military.com
F-16C Fighter Jet Crashes During Attempt to Land at Municipal Airport in Arizona -- NBC/AP
Air Force pilot ejects at Arizona airport in latest military crash -- The Hill
F-16 crashes in western Arizona; pilot released from hospital -- Starts and Stripes
F-16 from Luke Air Force Base makes emergency landing in Lake Havasu City -- AZCentral
An Air Force F-16 Crash In Arizona Is The Latest Military Aviation Mishap -- Task & Purpose
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