F-16 crashes in Florida Straits

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air Force Reserve Command's 482nd Fighter Wing here crashed about 11:05 a.m. today approximately 75 miles south-southeast of Homestead in the Florida Straits.

The aircraft was from the 93rd Fighter Squadron. At the time of the accident, it was flying a routine training mission. The pilot ejected safely and was successfully rescued.

The identity of the pilot will be released upon notification of next-of-kin.

A board of officers will investigate the accident. Details will be provided as soon as they become available.

Source : HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE STATION, Fla. (AFNEWS)

(http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123044372)

Air Force News Agency
Posted : March 12, 2007

Photo: A Reserve F-16 Fighting Falcon like this one crashed March 12 in the Florida Straits. The pilot ejected safely and was rescued. The aircraft was from the 93rd Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Ray Sarracino)
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(27.03.2007)