Media release: F-16 emergency lands at local airport

Published Oct. 22, 2009
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. - An F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing made an emergency landing at Wickenburg municipal airport at approximately 10:30 a.m. today after losing engine power. The aircraft landed short of the runway, but the crew of 2 pilots was able to exit the aircraft safely.

First responders are on the scene. An investigation by Air Force officials will be conducted to determine the cause of the incident.

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