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Aviano F-16 problem (2): hypothesis confirmed by USAF inquiry
Pordenone, Italy - The pilot of the fighter dropped the fuel tanks and glided to the base
Italian Air Force press office told AVIONEWS that the USAF inquiry on the problem that forced the pilot of an F-16 to drop the fuel tanks among the Aviano base (see AVIONEWS) confirmed the first hypothesis. The pilot short after taking off completely lost the engine so, to avoid crashing losing the plane and causing huge damages, decided to execute the safety procedures that require to drop all...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1101861
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency