An F-16 Fighting Falcon that was part of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds team crashed yesterday over the Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas, killing Slot Pilot Thunderbird 4, Maj. Stephen Del Bagno. A statement from the U.S. Air Force said the accident happened during a routine aerial demonstration training flight.
Thunderbird F-16 Crashes During Training Exercise
Key Takeaways:
- An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds crashed during a routine training flight over Nevada, killing Slot Pilot Maj. Stephen Del Bagno.
- The accident has led to the cancellation of the Thunderbirds' participation in an upcoming air show, with the impact on their remaining season currently unknown.
- The cause of the crash, which occurred after takeoff from Nellis Air Force Base, is under investigation.
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