Posted on Jun 22, 2021
The Air Force Knew It Had an Ejection Seat Problem, But Didn't Speed Up a Fix. Then a Pilot Died
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This is part 2 of the totally unsatisfactory chain of events that led to a pilots death. Now we find out that there was also a known problem with the ejection seat. This whole scenario is unacceptable on so many levels.
The Air Force Knew It Had an Ejection Seat Problem, But Didn't Speed Up a Fix. Then a Pilot Died
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F-16 Pilot
21AX: Aircraft Maintenance
F-16 Pilot 21AX: Aircraft Maintenance
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Some how I am not surprised. I've heard that we ignore problems until something tragic happens...
Col Brooks Reese Sgt Joy Bedford SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL LTC Joe Anderson (Taz or Joe Retired Now in Contract Compliance)
Col Brooks Reese Sgt Joy Bedford SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL LTC Joe Anderson (Taz or Joe Retired Now in Contract Compliance)
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Maj Robert Thornton
What really worries me was this paragraph:
""Leadership also reviewed the accident investigation board report and has taken multiple administrative actions to hold responsible individuals accountable," he said, adding that the administrative actions are covered by the privacy act and cannot be released."
This was a major failure of standards in way too many arenas!
""Leadership also reviewed the accident investigation board report and has taken multiple administrative actions to hold responsible individuals accountable," he said, adding that the administrative actions are covered by the privacy act and cannot be released."
This was a major failure of standards in way too many arenas!
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This is absolutely reprehensible! I would feel awful if I had gotten the part in DCM, but didn't get it to the flight line in a timely manner. They haven't even got this far in the process, it needs to be done immediately if not sooner!
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