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:
- A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 crashed during a routine training flight over the Nevada Test and Training Range, resulting in the death of Slot Pilot Thunderbird 4, Maj. Stephen Del Bagno.
- The accident has caused the Thunderbirds to cancel their participation in an upcoming air show, and the impact on the remainder of their show season is currently unknown.
- The F-16 took off from Nellis Air Force Base, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
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