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480 FS F-16CJ Down in Germany: Update

August 11, 2015 480 FS F-16CJ Down in Germany: Update
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As we reported to you earlier today, a Lockheed-Martin F-16CJ from the 480 FS “Warhawks” has crashed in southern Germany near Engelmannreuth while on a training mission. Happily, the pilot of the “Super Weasel” was able to eject safely from the aircraft before it went down.

Leadership from the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base reported the aircraft was not carrying live ordnance, and the pilot jettisoned his external fuel tanks prior to the crash.

“Our pilots go through extensive emergency procedure training, preparing them for a variety of crises that may occur in the air and on the ground,” said U.S. Air Force Colonel Steve Horton, Vice Commander of the 52 FW. “Our pilots are very familiar with their aircraft and how to egress from them safely in the event of an emergency. We are thankful that our pilot was able to put his training into action.”

First Responders from the U.S. Air Force and Army are working with local authorities to secure the location where the Viper went down. Currently, a 1,000-foot cordon has been established to protect the impact area and maintain the integrity of the scene so investigators can begin to analyze the wreckage and piece together what happened.

Stay tuned to FighterSweep for more updates as they become available, and in the mean time, here is an audio statement from Colonel Horton.

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Scott Wolff is an accomplished writer and renowned aviation photojournalist. He has held the position of Managing Editor for a print flying lifestyle magazine, and is the Host and Editor for FighterSweep. Scott's area of expertise is military flight operations, drawing on ten years of experience working extensively with all branches of the armed forces. He holds an FAA pilot certificate, the culmination of a life-long passion for flying airplanes. Scott has received military altitude chamber training, emergency egress training, and has logged time in a variety of civilian and military aircraft. He is also a member of the International Society of Aviation Photographers and Nikon Professional Services.

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