F-16 Down in CentCom AOR

[DA SWO]

Flying may not be as dangerous as 30 years ago, but it is still a dangerous business.
My uninformed guess is Jordan.
Either way; Blue Skies and Tailwinds.
Rest in Peace Viper Driver.

http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDispl...9/pilot-killed-in-middle-east-f-16-crash.aspx

TAMPA, Fla. (AFNS) -- A U.S. Air Force pilot was killed when an F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed in a noncombat-related incident Nov. 30 at approximately 11 p.m. EST. The aircraft was returning to its base in the Middle East shortly after take-off. The crash did not occur in Iraq or Syria.

First responders remain on the scene. The cause of the incident is under investigation. It is the U.S. military's policy to defer identification for 24 hours to allow for notification of next-of-kin. Additional details will be released when they become available.

 

[LimaOscarSierraTango]

Damn.

RIP pilot.

 

[Gunz]

Jordan. Malfunction. RIP.

 

[racing_kitty]

That's harsh. Sad to hear.

Fair winds and following seas.

 

[CDG]

RIP Sir.

 

[Grunt]

Sad news! There has been way too many flight deaths lately.

Rest In Peace, Sir!

 

[Kraut783]

Blue Skies....

 

[DA SWO]

He leaves a wife behind.

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Department of Defense announced Dec. 2 the death of an Airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

Capt. William H. Dubois, 30, of New Castle, Colorado, died Dec. 1 when his F-16 aircraft crashed near a coalition air base in the Middle East. He was assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.

 

[Dame]

Shit. Rest in peace, Captain.

 

[SkrewzLoose]

Damn, blue skies Sir.

 

[Red Flag 1]

Sad news indeed. Rest In God's Own Peace, Airman. Prayers out for all touched by the loss.