U.S. Air Force News Release: F-16 Malfunction

Published Feb. 1, 2012
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

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.