F-15 Passenger Ejects While Taxiing During Ride-Along

104th Fighter Wing reportedly closed its strip at Barnes Air National Guard Base after the incident.

Caleb Revill

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 01:00 PM ET

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It is unknown whether or not the passenger on the F-15D Eagle was injured during the ejection. [Courtesy: U.S. Air Force]

Key Takeaways:

A passenger accidentally ejected from an F-15D Eagle fighter jet on the flight line at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts, on August 12, prior to takeoff.
The individual, identified as a potential recruiting officer from the 104th Fighter Wing, was on a ride-along.
The incident was documented in social media videos, led to the runway being shut down, and the passenger's condition and identity are currently unknown.

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A passenger aboard an F-15D Eagle fighter jet appears to have accidentally ejected from the cockpit during a ride-along with 104th Fighter Wing personnel at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts, this week.

According to a Facebook post by military forum page Air Force amn/nco/snco, the individual ejected on the flight line before taking off on August 12. The post included a video showing the aftermath of the incident.