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April 22, 2024
Accident investigation finds mechanical failure led to MQ-9A Reaper crash

Today, Air Combat Command released an Abbreviated Accident Investigation Board report regarding an MQ-9A Reaper that crashed on May 4, 2023, in the ocean in an undisclosed location within the United States Africa Command area of responsibility. The mishap resulted in no fatalities, nor injuries or
April 3, 2024
Pilot error leads to MQ-9A Reaper crash

Today, Air Combat Command released an Accident Investigation Board report citing pilot error as the cause of an MQ-9A Reaper crash that took place on Jan. 18, 2023, at the Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, California.
March 28, 2024
Maintainer makes mistake that leads to T-38A mishap, injury

Today, Air Combat Command released an Accident Investigation Board report indicating an aircraft maintainer made a mistake that led to a T-38A Talon collapse and injury Feb. 27, 2023, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M.
Jan. 12, 2024
Investigation report says Airman drowned during water vehicle mishap after suffering cardiac event, not wearing flotation device

Air Combat Command released a Ground Accident Investigation Board report regarding a fatal watercraft accident that occurred June 14, in Gila County, Arizona.
Dec. 27, 2023
With sparks spewing out engine, aircrew remains calm to save aircraft, crew

What happened to Air Combat Command's 461st Air Control Wing crew based out of Robins Air Force Base, Georgia on September 23, 2022, is a survival story that brings together the importance of training, bravery, teamwork and cool heads prevailing in a hot situation.
Dec. 13, 2023
Emergency at 580 feet

Staff Sgt. Samuel McLean, 20th Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control watch supervisor, was handling a single U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon on approach to Shaw Air Force Base with radar approach control when a phone call leads him to assist a Cessna 550 Citation II civilian pilot who
Nov. 30, 2023
Unit uses parts from multiple mishap aircraft to create F-35 ‘Franken-bird’

F-35 maintenance experts here are taking on a seemingly impossible task – stitching two mishap damaged aircraft together to a fully operational F-35A Lightning II. Led by the F-35 Joint Program Office, the project requires a “dream team” from the JPO, the 388th Fighter Wing, the Ogden Air Logistics
Oct. 20, 2023
Beta testing new Air Force tactical communications kits

The 52nd Combat Communications Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is playing an important role in shaping the Air Force’s future. The unit is beta testing two new deployable tactical communications kits, the Agile Communications Package and the Fly-Away Communications Terminal. The 52d

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