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Media release: F-16 emergency lands at local airport

Posted 10/22/2009   Updated 10/23/2009 Email story   Print story



56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

10/22/2009 - LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.  -- An F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing made an emergency landing at Wickenburg municipal airport at approximately 10:30 a.m. Oct. 22 after losing engine power. The aircraft landed short of the runway, but the crew of 2 pilots was able to exit the aircraft safely.

First responders were on the scene. An investigation by Air Force officials will be conducted to determine the cause of the incident.



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