HAF F-16 crashes at Albacete - 10 casualties

[james84]

Looks like the F-16 (twin seater) crashed on the apron while taking off, involving other planes.
From the video shown on the news, a French Alpha Jet looks damaged and the photos show a couple of AMI AMX close to the flames.
Some photos here
http://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/v ... 7&p=686429

RIP

[andrea81]

I've got a friend over there and I can't contact him by phone!!!! I'm a bit worried

[james84]

According to the press, among the Italians there are 9 injured, two of which are in hospital. Fingers crossed
http://www.repubblica.it/esteri/2015/01 ... =105845141

[TheFoufure]

Five aircrafts on ground (French Mirages and A-Jet, Italian AMX)

and... 8 french died (1 pilot, 1 navigator, 6 mechanics) (confirmed by French Defense Minister)...

[TheFoufure]

According the Parisien article, two Alpha Jets, one M2000D and two AMX's were destroyed or damaged by the F-16 crash. French victims included two pilots, one navigator and 5 ground crew, 7 of the victims coming from BA133/Nancy-Ochey. So sad My condolences

[TheFoufure]

Another french died today...

[ronniegj]

Tragic loss of lives. Condolences to the family's of all who passed and who were injured. Military aviation is always a dangerous business and we should always keep that in mind. Ron

[mikewmac]

RIP

[commis15]

Hello,

see on the French Air Force website http://www.defense.gouv.fr/air on this link http://www.defense.gouv.fr/air/actus-ai ... n-memoriam the biography of the French victims on http://virtuader.fr/index.php/forum/32- ... en-espagne

Rip