F-15 Pilot Survives Runway Mishap and Canal Plunge at Kingsley Field
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A US Air Force F-15D Eagle fighter jet was involved in a landing mishap at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and ended up in a drainage canal. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was able to exit the aircraft safely and was taken to a medical center for evaluation. The cause of the accident is under investigation, and the extent of the damage to the aircraft is unclear. The F-15C/D jets at Kingsley Field are set to be replaced by the F-15EX, and the incident may hasten their retirement.
- F-15 Seen Damaged In Drainage Canal After Landing Mishap The War Zone
- Air National Guard pilot safe after F-15D skids off Oregon runway AirForceTimes.com
- F-15 leaves Kingsley Field runway during landing, plunges into irrigation canal; pilot walks away with minor injuries KTVZ
- Kingsley Field F-15D aircraft ends up in canal after leaving runway KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2
- Plane experiences in-flight emergency at Kingsley Field KDRV
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