United States Air Force F-16C Crash
Event Report
United States Air Force
| Date | April 30, 2024 |
| Country | πΊπΈ United States |
| Force | United States Air Force |
| Location |
West of Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, United States
32.84, -106.10 |
| Aircraft | F-16C (F-16 Fighting Falcon) |
| Event type | Crash |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
A United States Air Force F-16C crashed west of Holloman Air Force Base during an approach. The Air Force said the pilot ejected with minor injuries and reported no injuries on the ground. Its investigation found that the aircraft departed controlled flight after landing configuration and that recovery attempts failed before ejection. The fighter was destroyed.
