Free Consultations 24/7
Home > Blog > Pilot Ejects fr...
June 8, 2011
A Wisconsin National Guard airplane crashed into an empty house in the Township of New Chester yesterday but its pilot managed to safely eject from the plane just prior to the crash.
The pilot, who is a member of the Madison-based 115th Fighter Wing of the Wisconsin Air National Guard, ejected from an F-16 fighter jet over Adams County around 1:20 p.m. during a routine training flight, according to a statement from the Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs Office. The pilot was found uninjured in New Chester.
The plane went on to crash into a New Chester vacation home. Fifty residents were evacuated from the neighborhood, which filled with smoke and flames. The home hit in the crash was destroyed and 10 nearby acres were burned.
“A few more feet and we would have been cinders,” a witness told The La Crosse Tribune. “When it exploded the flames went up into the sky several hundred feet.”
The Air Force Air Combat Command will investigate the cause of the accident, as will the National Guard.
A spokesman for the National Guard Bureau in Washington, D.C. told reporters that the F-16 was one of 18 operated by the 115th in Madison.
The La Crosse Tribune reports that in the past 35 years, F-16s have crashed 737 times. In 312 cases the aircraft was destroyed, and 84 pilots were killed.
Do you think pilots should be allowed to conduct training flights over residential neighborhoods?
If you or someone you know has had their safety compromised on a commercial or private aircraft, contact the aviation accident lawyers at Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy.
Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force
Apr
22, 2024
Medical malpractice claims are often difficult to win, and the difference between strong claims and weak claims is evidence, especially medical records. If you believe you’re a victim of medical malpractice, your medical records will be vital for building your case against the doctor, hospital, or clinic that you believe harmed you. These documents not […]
18, 2024
Injuries caused by auto accidents are painful, expensive, and can even be life-altering. When victims survive car accidents, they want to believe that the worst is over. But for some, the medical and financial consequences are just beginning. Shock is not just a term for being surprised or upset. It is an actual medical condition […]
15, 2024
The widespread availability of fast internet access and camera-equipped laptops, desktops, tablets, and smartphones mean that telemedicine and virtual doctor appointments are more convenient, personal, and effective than ever before. These types of visits became more and more common during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for many patients, they have continued to be […]
08, 2024
One of the most important aspects of being a doctor is accurately diagnosing patients with the diseases or illnesses they suffer from. Accurately diagnosing patients gives doctors a chance to come up with treatment plans to manage their patients’ symptoms and help them get better, including prescribing medications, recommending surgery, and creating lifestyle modifications. However, […]
01, 2024
When a bad outcome happens in medicine, whether it’s after a doctor prescribes a prescription drug or a surgeon completes an operation, it’s common for patients to wonder if they’re victims of medical malpractice. However, proving medical malpractice is notoriously difficult. That’s why many Ohio medical malpractice lawyers rely on the testimony of expert witnesses. […]
Accessibility Tools
