U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon Trainer Damaged in Virginia: Sixth T-38 Accident Since November 2017

[rangerrebew]

U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon Trainer Damaged in Virginia: Sixth T-38 Accident Since November 2017
 
No Injuries from Latest in a Series of Air Force T-38 Talon Trainer Accidents.

A U.S. Air Force Northrop T-38 Talon two-seat, twin engine, advanced supersonic jet trainer was damaged in a mishap at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport in Virginia today, Friday, November 28, 2018.

No injuries were reported in today’s incident. Photos from the scene show the T-38 jet trainer resting on its right wingtip suggesting the right main landing may have failed as a result of, or as a contributing factor to, the incident. As with all U.S. military aviation incidents, the cause of the accident is pending an official investigation that is already underway.

The aircraft damaged in today’s incident had the tail code “FF” indicating it was assigned to the 71st Fighter Training Squadron, 1st Fighter Wing out of Langley AFB, VA.

https://theaviationist.com/2018/12/29/u-s-air-force-t-38-talon-trainer-damaged-in-virginia-sixth-t-38-accident-since-november-2017/

[sneakypete]

That thing has been around for years,and has an excellent reputation for reliability.

So what's the problem? Is it that they are worn out and for some reason new replacement parts are not being bought or are not up to specs?

Or is it due to slacker AA mechanics being allowed to enlist that can't be given the boot or replaced?

Or both?