F-16 crashes in Florida Straits
3/12/2007 - HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE STATION, Fla. (AFNEWS) -- 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.
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