 File Photo of two U.S. Air Force Boeing F-15 Eagles
The location of the crash site was at an area known as W-173, an over-water training zone about 65 miles (55 nautical miles) northeast of here.
The fighter jet was part of a four-ship F-15 formation that took off from Kadena at approximately 9:30 a.m. The pilot ejected safely from the aircraft, and the other three F-15s returned safely to base.
An Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crew remained in contact with the pilot, who was recovered at approximately 10:50 a.m. by a search and rescue team from Kadena’s 31st and 33rd rescue squadrons.
The pilot was recovered in good condition and transported by an HH-60 Pave Hawk to the Camp Lester U.S. Naval Hospital on Okinawa, and later released.
The cause of the accident is under investigation and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
The Air Force Boeing F-15 Eagle, tail number 498, was manufactured in 1978.
Looking to buy a used airplane? Be sure to check out our new airplanes for sale section.
Please support AeroSpaceNews.com with a paid subscription.
It is also very important for you to please fill out our readership survey if you have not already done so. Please take a moment right now. Click here to fill out the survey.
Thank you!
Be sure to check out our cool Pilot Watches and Aviator Watches. |
Military News 
