by Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs
2/19/2013 - JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Headquarters
Pacific Air Forces today released the results of its investigation into
the July 22 F-16C aircraft crash in the Pacific Ocean approximately 750
miles northeast of Misawa Air Base, Japan.
The Accident Investigation Board, convened by PACAF, found by clear and
convincing evidence that the mishap was an uncommanded closure of the
main fuel shutoff valve.
According to the AIB report, the F-16C Fighting Falcon experienced a
loss of thrust from the engine that the aircraft's pilot could not
restore. The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft and was recovered
without injury. The aircraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean and was
destroyed. No other property damage or injuries to military personnel or
civilians resulted from the mishap.
The aircraft was assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter
Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan. The mishap occurred en route from Misawa
AB, to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska to participate in exercise RED
FLAG-Alaska.
Colonel Terry Scott served as the Accident Investigation Board
president. Colonel Scott is the Vice Commander, 15th Wing, Joint Base
Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Colonel Scott is a command pilot with more
than 3,900 flight hours, to include the F-15 and the F-22.
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