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Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growler Catches Fire After Aborted Takeoff at Nellis AFB

January 29, 2018 ea-18-growler-raaf-fire-nellis-afb
FighterSweep Staff 1 Comment Military Aviation, News, Photos, Royal Australian Air Force

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) EA-18 Growler jet caught on fire after an aborted take off during Red Flag 18-1 exercises at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada.

An apparent engine failure has seen an RAAF EA-18G Growler catch fire after an aborted takeoff from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada on Saturday morning US time.

“Defence can confirm an incident involving an EA-18G Growler at Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag. Royal Australian Air Force personnel are safe and no serious injuries have been sustained,” a Department of Defence statement released shortly before midday on Sunday (Australian time) confirmed.

“Defence is currently working with the United States Air Force to investigate and will provide an update with further details once known.”

The Growler’s crew, comprising a pilot and an electronic warfare officer, were able to exit the jet on the ground without ejecting. – Australian Aviation

 

RAAF Growler apparently experienced a critical engine failure during takeoff at Nellis AFB, before skidding off the runway. Pilot and ground crew are safe. pic.twitter.com/xlqS0r0eFE

— Elana McIntyre (@elanalmcintyre) January 28, 2018

 

An Australian air force plane has caught fire after aborting take-off at a military base in Nevada. #9News https://t.co/4UgTfsDfso pic.twitter.com/cL3sCNFdll

— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) January 28, 2018

Featured image via twitter

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