Pilot killed in F-16 crash in Middle East

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES

12.01.2014

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U.S. Central Command Public Affairs           

TAMPA, Fla. -- A U.S. Air Force pilot was killed when an F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed in a non-combat-related incident Nov. 30 at approximately 11 p.m. Eastern. The aircraft was returning to its base in the Middle East shortly after take-off. The crash did not occur in Iraq or Syria.

First responders remain on the scene. The cause of the incident is under investigation. It is the U.S. military's policy to defer identification until 24 hours after next-of-kin notification. Additional details will be released when they become available.

• Date Taken: 12.01.2014
• Date Posted: 12.01.2014 12:55
• Story ID: 149090
• Location: TAMPA, FL, US