Ejection Sequence Failed Before Deadly Fighter Jet Crash, Investigation Shows
9 Nov 2020
Military.com | By Oriana Pawlyk
The U.S. Air Force has ruled that the pilot killed in an F-16 Fighting Falcon crash at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, in June could not recover the jet after he severely damaged the aircraft's landing gear upon touching down.
It also found that there were contributing factors that led to his death, including an ejection attempt that failed because of a seat malfunction, according to a new Accident Investigation Board report.
First Lt. David Schmitz, of the 77th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Wing, died June 30 following a nighttime qualification training sortie while attempting to land. The accident occurred at approximately 11 p.m. local time.
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