Air Force Investigation Concludes Pilot Error, Spatial Disorientation Led to F-16 Crash
A U.S. Air Force investigation has determined that the crash of an F-16 fighter jet was caused by pilot error. The pilot experienced spatial disorientation during a nighttime training exercise, believing he was in a climb when the aircraft was actually descending. He managed to eject just 1.3 seconds before the jet, valued at $22.5 million, impacted the ground. The official report from the Accident Investigation Board found no evidence of any mechanical or system failures with the aircraft. The incident occurred at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.
Official Source: https://thewarhorse.org/air-force-fighter-jet-error/
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