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BREAKING NEWS!!! F-16 crashes into woods in Clinton, Maryland. [JOINT BASE at ANDREWS]]
« on: April 05, 2017, 01:39:43 pm »
BREAKING NEWS!!!

Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland.

Two pilots ejected.   Took off from nearby Andrews AFB.

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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland. [ANDREWS AFB]
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2017, 01:43:00 pm »
Lord have mercy.
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland. [ANDREWS AFB]
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2017, 01:46:39 pm »
Holy schmoley.

Any casualties?

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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland. [ANDREWS AFB]
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2017, 01:47:42 pm »
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland. [ANDREWS AFB]
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2017, 01:50:43 pm »
http://www.quora.com/Why-is-the-F-15-a-two-seat-aircraft

Both pilots are safe and in the hands of the PG County Fire Department.

...waiting for verification if any homes were hit.
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland. [ANDREWS AFB]
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2017, 02:19:44 pm »
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland. [ANDREWS AFB]
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2017, 02:20:49 pm »
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland. [ANDREWS AFB]
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2017, 02:27:18 pm »
Eyewitness heard a boom, saw pilot eject, and then saw explosion
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland. [ANDREWS AFB]
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2017, 02:39:37 pm »
Quote from: don-o on April 05, 2017, 02:19:44 pm
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/F15-Jet-Crashes-Near-Joint-Base-Andrews-418341923.html

live feed

No houses hit


"It is not clear if the jet was taking off or landing."

Landing. Definitely landing.

Looks like the pilot(s?) is OK. Nothing about ground casualties. The plane was an F-15 or F-16 or some kind of plane.
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland. [ANDREWS AFB]
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2017, 02:40:04 pm »
Was very close to houses (200 yards), but pilot got it down in a patch of woods. Top marks. Was a training flight by 113th Wing DC  Guard, which is responsible for DC air security.

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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland. [ANDREWS AFB]
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2017, 02:45:18 pm »
Eyewitness also reporting a boom before plane went down and also shots like rifle fire. I realize this is sketchy.
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland. [ANDREWS AFB]
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2017, 02:48:38 pm »
Second witness speaks of sound of ammo type sounds after explosion. Would training flights be armed?
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland. [ANDREWS AFB]
« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2017, 02:49:36 pm »
Quote from: don-o on April 05, 2017, 02:48:38 pm
Second witness speaks of sound of ammo type sounds after explosion. Would training flights be armed?

They were carrying live rounds...
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland. [ANDREWS AFB]
« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2017, 02:56:11 pm »
Since 9/11, there is always at least one F-16 on eight minute alert status to take off in the case of emergency.

He said he ran into the woods after the plane crashed and saw the pilot standing up. Dotson said the pilot asked if the neighborhood was OK because he had live rounds on board.

Dotson said there were two jets involved, but only one crashed. Air Force officials have not confirmed a second jet.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-04-05/f-16-crashes-maryland-pilot-ejects

Link also has pics
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland. [ANDREWS AFB]
« Reply #14 on: April 05, 2017, 03:06:16 pm »
Quote from: don-o on April 05, 2017, 02:48:38 pm
Second witness speaks of sound of ammo type sounds after explosion. Would training flights be armed?

Quite often, although the guns are not always able to be fired by the pilot. A full load for the gun(s) changes the flight characteristics noticably (screws with the center of mass), unlike anything hanging from the hardpoints which just slows you down a bit.
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland. [ANDREWS AFB]
« Reply #15 on: April 05, 2017, 03:08:36 pm »
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Was very close to houses (200 yards), but pilot got it down in a patch of woods.

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Dotson said the pilot asked if the neighborhood was OK because he had live rounds on board.


The pilot sounds like he has a very good head on his shoulders.
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! Military jet crashes into home in Clinton, Maryland. [ANDREWS AFB]
« Reply #16 on: April 05, 2017, 03:10:14 pm »
Joint Base Andrews
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A D.C. Air National Guard F-16C fighter jet, assigned to the 113th Wing, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., crashed about 9:15 a.m. today approximately six miles Southwest from JBA. The aircraft was flying along with other DCANG aircraft in a routine training mission in the greater Washington area. The aircraft carried only one pilot.

The pilot ejected and sustained non-life threatening injuries

As soon as additional details become available, they will be provided.
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