NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101 Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 |
June 12, 2003
Release Number: 03-06-46
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
F-16 CRASHES OVER IRAQ; PILOT SUCCESSFULLY RESCUED
DEPLOYED AIR BASE NEAR IRAQ - A U.S. Air Force F-16CG fighter aircraft crashed at approximately 6:30 a.m. local time today southwest of Baghdad. The aircraft was flying from a forward-deployed air base in Southwest Asia supporting operations in Iraq.
The pilot ejected safely from the single-seat aircraft and was rescued at approximately 7:30 a.m. He was transported to the nearest facility for medical care.
The cause of the incident is unknown at this time and will be investigated.
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