6/30/2011 - NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- U.S. Air Force officials here announced today that search and rescue teams have found conclusive evidence the pilot of an F-16C Fighting Falcon, which crashed approximately 5:30 p.m. June 28, did not survive.
At the time of the accident, the single-seat F-16 based at Nellis Air Force Base, was participating in a combat training mission within military operating airspace managed by The Nevada Test and Training Range. It crashed on Bureau of Land Management property approximately 20 miles west of Caliente, Nev.
"Based on evidence recovered from the crash site, and after extensive aerial and ground search efforts, we know that the pilot did not eject from the aircraft prior to impact," said Brig. Gen. T.J. O'Shaughnessy, 57th Wing commander. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the pilot's immediate family, Air Force family, and friends during this difficult time."
The name and unit of the pilot involved is being withheld pending notification of the next-of-kin.
"We have started an investigation into this mishap; but we are in the very early stages of this investigation," General O'Shaughnessy continued. "For the next several weeks, a trained investigation board will focus their exclusive efforts on collecting and protecting evidence from the scene and gathering and analyzing all relevant data with the specific purpose of determining the cause so we may prevent future mishaps. Nellis Air Force Base is the busiest flying base in Air Combat Command, producing 42,000 sorties each year. As commander of this wing, the safety of the local community and our Airmen is my top priority."
Additional details will be released as they become available. Nellis Air Force Base will not release the name or unit of the pilot involved in the mishap until 24 hours after notification of next-of-kin is complete.
http://www.nellis.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123262291
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
NELLIS AFB F-16C CRASH BRIEFING TRASCRIPT
I’m Brigadier General T.J. O’Shaughnessy, Commander of the 57th Wing. As you may know, a U.S. Air Force F-16c, Fighting Falcon aircraft, participating in combat training missions crashed at approximately five-thirty P.M., Tuesday, on Bureau of Land Management property approximately 20-miles west of the town of Caliente, Nevada. There was one pilot on board and a search and rescue mission is currently under way to locate the pilot. I want to emphasize that there is no danger to the surrounding communities at this time.
We have already started an investigation into this MISHAP but we are very early in this investigation. For the next several weeks, a trained safety investigation board will collect and protect evidence from the scene and gather and analyze all relevant data with the specific purpose of determining the cause so we can prevent future MISHAPS.
Nellis Air Force Base is the busiest flying base in Air Combat Command producing 42,000 sorties each year. As commander of this wing, the safety of the local community and our Airmen is my top priority. At this time we are focusing our efforts on the ongoing search and rescue mission for the missing pilot. In the interest of preserving the privacy of the family, we will not release the pilot’s name at this time. However, we will continue to provide you with updates as more information becomes available.
http://www.nellis.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=210&sid=21391
We have already started an investigation into this MISHAP but we are very early in this investigation. For the next several weeks, a trained safety investigation board will collect and protect evidence from the scene and gather and analyze all relevant data with the specific purpose of determining the cause so we can prevent future MISHAPS.
Nellis Air Force Base is the busiest flying base in Air Combat Command producing 42,000 sorties each year. As commander of this wing, the safety of the local community and our Airmen is my top priority. At this time we are focusing our efforts on the ongoing search and rescue mission for the missing pilot. In the interest of preserving the privacy of the family, we will not release the pilot’s name at this time. However, we will continue to provide you with updates as more information becomes available.
http://www.nellis.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=210&sid=21391
Update: Nellis F-16C Crash
From the Las Vegas Sun
Nellis Air Force Base fighter jet crashes; no word on pilot
Published Tuesday, June 28, 2011 | 7:01 p.m.
Updated 55 minutes ago
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon jet crashed near Caliente at about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, officials at Nellis Air Force Base said.
As of this morning, the pilot still had not been located, officials said. A search and rescue team is searching for the pilot.
The plane crashed about 20 miles west of Caliente on Bureau of Land Management property.
The fighter jet from Nellis was participating in an air-to-air combat training mission when it went down, 1st Lt. Laura Balch said. Search and rescue units were scrambled to the scene, officials said.
The crash is under investigation.
The F-16 is a multi-role fighter that is capable of both air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. The F-16 was designed with proven reliable systems from other aircraft, such as the F-15 and the F-111, according to an Air Force fact sheet on the plane. The aircraft is controlled via a "fly-by-wire" system in which electrical wires relay pilot commands, replacing cables and linkage controls.
The $18.8 million plane, which is powered by a single jet engine, can reach speeds of 1,500 mph and has a range of more than 2,000 miles, the Air Force reports.
Sun reporter Aida Ahmed contributed to this story.
*Of note the comments section is not spreading good news, as one would expect.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
NELLIS AFB F-16C CRASHES
Posted 6/28/2011 Updated 6/28/2011
NELLIS AFB F-16C CRASHES NEAR CALIENTE, NEV.
NELLIS AFB F-16C CRASHES NEAR CALIENTE, NEV.
6/28/2011 - NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft crashed about 5:30 p.m. today near Caliente, Nev. The F-16, from Nellis Air Force Base, was participating in an air-to-air combat training mission. One person was on board. The individual's condition is unknown at this time. As soon as additional details become available, they will be provided. The accident is under investigation. As of 11 p.m. Tuesday evening, Nellis has not made contact with the pilot. |
Sunday, June 26, 2011
4th Of July Fireworks Show Combo!
Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July! Enjoy.
Fireworks show combos from Mt. Vernon and MCB Camp Pendleton. WARNING some of the Marine's language may be a bit salty. They were enjoying the day off.
What's shown is the Daytime fireworks show put on by Mt. Vernon, Home of George Washington. Also shown is the fireworks show put on by MCB Camp Pendleton during the Beach Bash. The flyover of four AH-1W Super Cobras was from HMLA-367, returning home from various flyovers celebrating the 4th of July Holiday.
Fireworks show combos from Mt. Vernon and MCB Camp Pendleton. WARNING some of the Marine's language may be a bit salty. They were enjoying the day off.
What's shown is the Daytime fireworks show put on by Mt. Vernon, Home of George Washington. Also shown is the fireworks show put on by MCB Camp Pendleton during the Beach Bash. The flyover of four AH-1W Super Cobras was from HMLA-367, returning home from various flyovers celebrating the 4th of July Holiday.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Blue Angels Continue Air Show Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2011
Release #: 009-11
PENSACOLA, Fla.- The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will resume all previously scheduled performances for the 2011 season beginning with Quad City Air Show in Davenport, Iowa, June 18-19.
During the past two weeks, the Blue Angels completed rigorous training and air show demonstration practice to integrate Capt. Greg McWherter, the new commanding officer and flight leader, back into the flight demonstration team. Capt. McWherter last served with the Blue Angels as their commanding officer during the 2010 season.
The Blue Angels look forward to continuing to represent the Navy and Marine Corps service members around the world.
Monday, June 6, 2011
USMC AV-8B HARRIER AND MV-22 OSPREY FLYING AND STATIC SCHEDULE
AV-8B At the 2010 MCAS Miramar Airshow
EAST COAST AV-8B DEMO EVENTS
Date Location Event
30-Apr Beaufort, SC MCAS Beaufort Airshow
3-May Pensacola, FL Centennial of Naval Aviation Week Pensacola
14-May New River, NC Soaring For A Century Airshow
11-Jun Ocean City, MD Ocean City Airshow
24-Jun Saint Louis, MO Marine Week Saint Louis
20-Sep Oceana, VA NAS Oceana Airshow & AIAA Centential Convention
ALTERNATE AV-8B DEMO EVENTS (East Coast)
16-Apr Louisville, KY Thunder Over Louisville
2-May Yuma, AZ Defenders of Liberty Airshow
WEST COAST AV-8B DEMO EVENTS
Date Location Event
26-Mar Yuma, AZ Yuma Airshow
15-Apr Fort Worth, TX NAS Fort Worth JRB Air Power Expo
4-Jul Tacoma, WA Tacoma Freedom Fair Airshow
25-Jul Oshkosh, WI EAA AirVenture
5-Aug Seattle, WA Seattle Fleet Week & SeaFair
1-Oct San Diego, CA MCAS Miramar Airshow
8-Oct San Francisco, CA San Francisco Fleet Week
ALTERNATE AV-8B DEMO EVENTS (West Coast)
25-Jun North Kingstown, RI Rhode Island National Guard Open House
26-Aug Bellevue, NE Defenders of Freedom Open House
MV-22 STATIC DISPLAY EVENTS
Date Location Event
26-Mar Yuma, AZ Yuma Airshow
30-Apr Beaufort, SC MCAS Beaufort Airshow
14-May New River, NC Soaring For A Century Airshow
20-May Camp Springs, MD Joint Services Open House
28-May Wanatagh, NY New York Air Show at Jones Beach
11-Jun Greenfield, IN Indianapolis Airshow
20-Jun Saint Louis, MO Marine Week Saint Louis
2-Jul Traverse City, MI National Cherry Festival Airshow
23-Jul Ypsilanti, MI Thunder Over Michigan
17-Aug Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City Airshow
3-Sep Cleveland, OH Cleveland Airshow
10-Sep Niagara Falls, NY Thunder Over Niagara
1-Oct San Diego, CA MCAS Miramar Airshow
ALTERNATE MV-22 STATIC DISPLAY EVENTS
10-Sep Lincoln, NE Guardians of Freedom Airshow
5-Nov Cocoa Beach, FL Cocoa Beach Airshow
EAST COAST AV-8B DEMO EVENTS
Date Location Event
11-Jun Ocean City, MD Ocean City Airshow
24-Jun Saint Louis, MO Marine Week Saint Louis
20-Sep Oceana, VA NAS Oceana Airshow & AIAA Centential Convention
ALTERNATE AV-8B DEMO EVENTS (East Coast)
WEST COAST AV-8B DEMO EVENTS
Date Location Event
15-Apr Fort Worth, TX NAS Fort Worth JRB Air Power Expo
4-Jul Tacoma, WA Tacoma Freedom Fair Airshow
25-Jul Oshkosh, WI EAA AirVenture
5-Aug Seattle, WA Seattle Fleet Week & SeaFair
1-Oct San Diego, CA MCAS Miramar Airshow
8-Oct San Francisco, CA San Francisco Fleet Week
ALTERNATE AV-8B DEMO EVENTS (West Coast)
25-Jun North Kingstown, RI Rhode Island National Guard Open House
26-Aug Bellevue, NE Defenders of Freedom Open House
MV-22 STATIC DISPLAY EVENTS
Date Location Event
30-Apr Beaufort, SC MCAS Beaufort Airshow
14-May New River, NC Soaring For A Century Airshow
20-May Camp Springs, MD Joint Services Open House
28-May Wanatagh, NY New York Air Show at Jones Beach
11-Jun Greenfield, IN Indianapolis Airshow
20-Jun Saint Louis, MO Marine Week Saint Louis
2-Jul Traverse City, MI National Cherry Festival Airshow
23-Jul Ypsilanti, MI Thunder Over Michigan
17-Aug Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic City Airshow
3-Sep Cleveland, OH Cleveland Airshow
10-Sep Niagara Falls, NY Thunder Over Niagara
1-Oct San Diego, CA MCAS Miramar Airshow
ALTERNATE MV-22 STATIC DISPLAY EVENTS
10-Sep Lincoln, NE Guardians of Freedom Airshow
5-Nov Cocoa Beach, FL Cocoa Beach Airshow
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