![]() The investigation concluded that the cause of the accident was an obsolete turbine frame forward fairing that fractured, causing the engine to ‘overheat’, and resulting in significant damage to parts of the engine. This fairing is made up of three titanium segments that line the forward outer section of the turbine frame.Ĭutaway of a GE F110-129 Turbofan (Credit: via USAF AIB) The engine damage and loss of external fuel tanks resulted in a loss (calculated with absurd precision) of $987,545.57. There were no injuries resulting from the mishap. The MP landed on RWY 28, and accomplished the emergency engine shutdown and emergency ground egress critical action procedures. Following the jettison, the MA regained some airspeed and achieved a better climb rate to get into a position to land. The Crash Survivable Flight Data Recorder (CSFDR) indicated the total weight of two tanks with JP-8 was 896 pounds. The two jettisoned fuel tanks landed off-base in Lake Ogawara… The tanks contained approximately 300 gallons each at the time they were jettisoned. ![]() The MP took a right turn back towards RWY 28, and when unable to maintain airspeed or altitude, the MP jettisoned his stores (external fuel tanks) in accordance with F-16CM critical actions procedures. During the MP’s ascent, he noticed an unexpected decay in his airspeed and climb rate. The MLP also contacted the MP regarding the fire. Shortly after the afterburner takeoff, Misawa air traffic controllers informed the MP and the mishap lead pilot (MLP) that the MP had a large flame coming from the aft section of the MP’s aircraft. The mishap pilot (MP) departed runway (RWY) 28, fifteen seconds after the mishap lead pilot (MLP). The mishap flight (MF) consisted of two F-16CM aircraft. General Electric F110-129 Fire Damage, USAF Lockheed Martin F-16CM 92-3883 (Credit: USAF AIB) History of the Flight ![]()
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