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Emergency landing for US F-16 in Rome

Rome, Italy - Due to an engine failure

The pilot of an American F-16 fighter jet coming from Aviano base and in flight above Rome's airspace has been forced yesterday to make an emergency landing at Fiumicino airport, due to an engine failure. After gaining permission for the emergency procedure the aircraft landed at Rome airport, flanked by another fighter. Once on the ground the F-16 has been escorted by the Italian Carabinieri to...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1112650
Rome, Italy, 12/17/2009 12:18
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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