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Aircraft Accident on Nevada Test and Training Range

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             NEWS RELEASE

   UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

 

Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs                                                                                                  

4430 Grissom Ave. Suite 107

Nellis AFB, NV 89191-7078

Phone: (702) 652-2750; Fax (702) 652-9838

E-mail: 99abw.pa@nellis.af.mil

www.nellis.af.mil

Release No. 1
Time:1130
Date: 2018-04-04

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

 

 

Aircraft Accident on Nevada Test and Training Range

 

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- An Air Force F-16 assigned to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, crashed at approximately 10:30 am during routine training on the Nevada Test and Training Range.

 

The condition of the pilot is unknown at this time.

 

Emergency responders are on the scene. As soon as additional details become available, they will be provided. The accident is under investigation.

 

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