F-16 Malfunction Published Feb. 1, 2012 By 010212 OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- An Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during take-off during Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Bulldog 12-01 at approximately 12:30 p.m. Feb. 1. The pilot safely aborted during take-off roll, declared a ground emergency, and performed a normal egress without sustaining any injuries. Emergency responders were quickly on the scene. The cost and extent of the damage from the malfunction are currently unknown. A board of qualified officers will investigate the malfunction and additional details will be provided as soon as they become available.