Friday, June 23, 2017

Thunderbird F-16 Has Flipped And Crashed At Dayton Air Show Practice

A Thunderbird flipped at the Dayton international airport on Friday, June 23. Ty Greenlees/Staff Photographer

WHIO: Thunderbird F-16 plane flips on its top at Dayton Air Show

One pilot has reportedly been extricated and crews are working to extricate a second pilot.

Toni Bankston, spokeswoman for city of Dayton issued a statement: “The City of Dayton is confirming an aircraft accident involving one of the acts scheduled to appear at the Vectren Dayton Airshow this weekend. There were 2 people on board. Airport Fire and Rescue are providing assistance at the scene. The airport is open.”

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Update #1: Thunderbird F-16 plane flips on its top at Ohio air show (Kiro7)
Update #2: Thunderbird F-16 crashes, flips at Dayton Air Show practice (RT)

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