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 team crashed over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a routine training flight.
- Slot Pilot Thunderbird 4, Maj. Stephen Del Bagno, was killed in the accident.
- The Thunderbirds have canceled their upcoming participation in The March Field Air and Space Expo.
- The cause of the accident is under investigation, and its impact on the remaining show season is currently unknown.
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