South Korean F-16 Pilots Eject Safely During Takeoff Crash at US Base in Alaska
- A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon crashed nose-down during takeoff at Eielson Air Force Base on June 10, 2025, prompting an emergency response and the safe ejection of the crew members.
- Both crew members were taken to Bassett Army Community Hospital for evaluation after the crash, sustaining some cuts, burns, and bruises.
- Emergency teams quickly extinguished the fire from the crash, and no other injuries were reported at the scene.
- An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the crash, which occurred during preparations for Red Flag-Alaska exercises.
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Korean F-16 crashes at Eielson Air Force Base during takeoff ahead of Thursday's Red Flag-Alaska exercise
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon crashed Monday afternoon during takeoff at Eielson Air Force Base, prompting a swift emergency response and the safe ejection of the aircrew. The crash occurred around 4 pm as the aircraft was departing the runway. According to initial reports from Eielson, the F-16D left the surface […] The post Korean F-16 crashes at Eielson Air Force Base during takeoff ahead of Thursday’s Red Flag-Alaska ex…
Pilots made an emergency escape following an accident involving a Korean KF-16 fighter jet taking part in the U.S.-led multinational Red Flag air exercise in Alaska,
Pilots escape after South Korean KF-16 fighter jet accident in Alaska
Pilots made an emergency escape following an accident involving a Korean KF-16 fighter jet taking part in the U.S.-led multinational Red Flag air exercise in Alaska, the South's Air Force said Wednesday. The two pilots ejected themselves from the double-seat fighter after an emergency situation occurred at around 4 p.m. Tuesday (U.S. time) during takeoff from Eielson Air Force Base, according to the Air Force. In a separate statement, the U.S. 3…
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