Posted on Feb 11, 2022
Jet from Luke Air Force Base crashes near Buckeye; investigation underway
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Authorities are investigating after a jet from Luke Air Force Base crashed near Buckeye north of the White Tank Mountains on Thursday morning, according to Sean Clements, a spokesperson for Luke Air Force Base in Glendale.
The aircraft was a contracted Mirage F1 fighter that operated out of the base. The aircraft crashed around 11 a.m. in an unpopulated area 15 miles northwest of the base, according to Clements.
Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn clarified that the crash happened in a desert area north of Sun City Festival.
The pilot managed to eject safely, Clements said.
The Buckeye Police Department, the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, 56th CES explosive ordinance disposal unit, and 56th Security Forces Squadron were on the scene assisting, Clements said.
Authorities are investigating after a jet from Luke Air Force Base crashed near Buckeye north of the White Tank Mountains on Thursday morning, according to Sean Clements, a spokesperson for Luke Air Force Base in Glendale.
The aircraft was a contracted Mirage F1 fighter that operated out of the base. The aircraft crashed around 11 a.m. in an unpopulated area 15 miles northwest of the base, according to Clements.
Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn clarified that the crash happened in a desert area north of Sun City Festival.
The pilot managed to eject safely, Clements said.
The Buckeye Police Department, the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, 56th CES explosive ordinance disposal unit, and 56th Security Forces Squadron were on the scene assisting, Clements said.
Jet from Luke Air Force Base crashes near Buckeye; investigation underway
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..."“Our Airmen and partners are our most important resource and we are committed to conducting our mission to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots as safely as possible,” said Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing Commander in a release. “We are thankful for the continued outstanding support Luke receives from our community partners, especially during difficult situations like this. Finally, I’m grateful nobody was hurt on the ground and the pilot was safely recovered with only minor injuries.”
The cause of the crash is under investigation."
..."“Our Airmen and partners are our most important resource and we are committed to conducting our mission to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots as safely as possible,” said Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing Commander in a release. “We are thankful for the continued outstanding support Luke receives from our community partners, especially during difficult situations like this. Finally, I’m grateful nobody was hurt on the ground and the pilot was safely recovered with only minor injuries.”
The cause of the crash is under investigation."
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SGT (Join to see) Mirage is a Nice Aircraft, Wonder if the French will give us a Friend of the Family Deal on a Replacement.
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