Thunderbird crashed post graduation flight
Posted: 02 Jun 2016, 19:57
The plane landed in a field near S. Powers Boulevard and Fontaine Boulevard.
Early reports are that the pilot ejected and is okay. The Colorado Springs Fire Department said that the pilot was being evaluated by Air Force Academy paramedics.
A photo provided by a KRDO NewsChannel 13 viewer shows the plane did not start a fire and is intact.
The Thunderbirds were performing in the area for the Air Force Academy graduation at the time of the incident.
Roads are closed in the area.
http://www.krdo.com/news/possible-plane ... t/39868546
Early reports are that the pilot ejected and is okay. The Colorado Springs Fire Department said that the pilot was being evaluated by Air Force Academy paramedics.
A photo provided by a KRDO NewsChannel 13 viewer shows the plane did not start a fire and is intact.
The Thunderbirds were performing in the area for the Air Force Academy graduation at the time of the incident.
Roads are closed in the area.
http://www.krdo.com/news/possible-plane ... t/39868546