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F 18 Crashes in Virginia

Started by Palehorse, April 06, 2012, 01:00:07 PM

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Palehorse

April 06, 2012, 01:00:07 PM
F 18 Navy Jet has crashed in Virginia Beach Apt Complex. 2 Crew ejected
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Locutus

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April 06, 2012, 01:53:26 PM
A friend of mine lives about 3 blocks from where that happened.
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Henry Hawk

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April 06, 2012, 02:24:25 PM
Quote from: Locutus on April 06, 2012, 01:53:26 PM
A friend of mine lives about 3 blocks from where that happened.

:spooked:

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Henry Hawk

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April 06, 2012, 02:49:47 PM
there goes $57 million smackers.... :spooked:
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me

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April 06, 2012, 03:00:21 PM
That was always a concern to me when my daughter and SIL were stationed there.  I didn't sleep much when we went to visit either.  Same deal with my other daughter and SIL when he was stationed in Box Elder, SD at the AFB.
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Bo D

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April 06, 2012, 03:18:34 PM
It's really amazing that there were no injuries reported.

I live in the flight path for Andrews AFB. It does get a bit scary sometimes when the C-5's go over. Especially during the annual air show when they go over in formation. I do get to see a lot of neat airplanes, though,
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Palehorse

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April 06, 2012, 05:09:02 PM
Quote from: Olias on April 06, 2012, 03:18:34 PM
It's really amazing that there were no injuries reported.

I live in the flight path for Andrews AFB. It does get a bit scary sometimes when the C-5's go over. Especially during the annual air show when they go over in formation. I do get to see a lot of neat airplanes, though,

It is absolutely amazing that given the destruction and number of apartments involved in this disaster, there were no deaths reported! Only injuries were to the crew, and 1 or possibly 2 on the ground; none of them reported to be life threatening!

This was an F 18 D Trainer aircraft, thus there were two crew. What an outstanding job the airmen did in dumping the fuel to avoid a nasty fireball and explosion at impact. It is also amazing that they were able to eject at such a low altitude!!!
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The Troll

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April 08, 2012, 09:46:39 AM
Quote from: Palehorse on April 06, 2012, 05:09:02 PM
It is absolutely amazing that given the destruction and number of apartments involved in this disaster, there were no deaths reported! Only injuries were to the crew, and 1 or possibly 2 on the ground; none of them reported to be life threatening!

This was an F 18 D Trainer aircraft, thus there were two crew. What an outstanding job the airmen did in dumping the fuel to avoid a nasty fireball and explosion at impact. It is also amazing that they were able to eject at such a low altitude!!!

  The ejection seat that are now used are zero altitude seats.  They have a rocket under them and will eject the men to an altitude high enough for the chutes to open.  These seat were invented by the Russians.

  I sure would like to know what happen to the plane.  With two engines to go out at the same time is almost impossible.  But if it lost electrical power the only thing you can do is jump out.  Absolutely no control and unguided missle.   :confused:

dan foster

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April 20, 2012, 09:25:45 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 06, 2012, 02:49:47 PM
there goes $57 million smackers.... :spooked:

We really need to start cutting the budget for those folk's toys.
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