F16 crash in the Netherlands

BBKing · Post by **BBKing** » 09 Sep 2005, 11:47

According to press sources a F-16 crashed this morning at Vlieland (one of the Wadden Islands).

At this moment it is unclear whether or not the pilot/crew survived the crash. It is also unclear if the crashed plane is from the Dutch Air Force.

More soon I guess ...

BBKing · Post by **BBKing** » 09 Sep 2005, 11:58

Latest news:

- Belgian F-16 callsign Sting13 (according to callsign it would be a plane from Florennes)
- crash site 40 nautical miles from Den Helder
- pilot should be safe (but news not yet confirmed)
- Belgian Sea King is scrambled to pick up a specialised crew at Bevekom in order to assist in the rescue

BBKing · Post by **BBKing** » 09 Sep 2005, 12:07

A bit of confusion ... latest update: two pilots and not yet found ....

Sebas · Post by **Sebas** » 09 Sep 2005, 12:17

Sad news...

The series doesn't end

I'll do 2 flights within less than 2 weeks, I hope God will spare me.

All my thoughts go to the crew of this F16, I hope they'll survice.

SAB021 · Post by **SAB021** » 09 Sep 2005, 13:27

Just heard on the VRT news: the pilot is dead. Very sad news