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Thu, Jul 03, 2003

Some Luke F-16s Grounded

Officials at Luke AFB (AZ) grounded F-16 Fighting Falcons with certain powerplant designations, July 2, after investigators of a June 10 crash found a fleet-wide engine-related problem.

The aircraft will be grounded until all aircraft with this type of engine have replacement parts installed, according to Col. Philip Breedlove, 56th Fighter Wing commander.

The crash occurred at the Barry M. Goldwater Range approximately 15 miles south of Gila Bend (AZ). Capt. David O’Malley, an instructor pilot with the 310th Fighter Squadron, safely ejected from the aircraft while on a training mission. He has more than 1,000 flying hours in the F-16.

[There is no word whether these specific engines are scattered throughout the world's squadrons; nor do we know how many F-16s could be affected. There is also no official word on whether all affected aircraft will be fixed, or just US machines, or just those at Luke --ed.]

FMI: www.af.mil

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