Latest "air force mishaps" stories

Rear view of a B-1B Lancer bomber jet in flight

Cracked engine part sparked giant B-1 bomber fire, investigation finds

A faulty fan disk failed during ground maintenance, investigators said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

Air Force Global Hawk crashes near Grand Forks, N.D.; no injuries

The RQ-4 Block 40 drone crashed at about 7 a.m.

22 months ago

F-15QA bound for Qatar declares emergency upon landing, leaves runway in Illinois; USAF pilots eject safely

Both U.S. Air Force active duty pilots on board “ejected safely and sustained only minor injuries,” according to the service.

By Kent Miller

2 years ago

Wisconsin Air National Guard resumes F-16 flights after crash

After the fatal crash Dec. 8, the commander of the 115th Fighter Wing, Col. Bart Van Roo, had grounded flights until officials could determine it was safe to fly again.

2 years ago

Family of contractor killed in F-16 strafing accident will get payout in settlement with Air Force

“They’re heartbroken,” the Holbrook family's attorney said. “We hope the Air Force learns from this, and it never happens to anyone’s husband or father again.”

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

F-16 crashes at Holloman; pilot successfully ejects

The pilot of the F-16 is being treated for minor injuries, the base said.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago