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Landing problems for an F-16 aircraft of the Israel Air Force, pilots ejected

Ramat, Israel - An investigation was started: the most probable cause is the collapse of the landing gear

A pilot of an Israel Air Force (IAF) F-16D fighter aircraft together with his navigator were forced to eject as the plane was trying to land at the Ramat David base on January 3rd, 2013. An investigation about this incident was started, but early indications seem to suggest that the landing gear could have collapsed immediately after the tyres touched the ground. The plane continued to move along...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1148653
Rome, Italy, 01/03/2013 11:41
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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