UPDATE -
RSAF F-16 FIGHTER AIRCRAFT CONFIRMED CRASHED
IN UNITED STATES
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16C fighter aircraft
that was reported missing earlier is confirmed to have crashed
about 90 nautical miles south of Luke Air Force Base in Arizona,
United States in the Barry M Goldwater Range. The aircraft crashed
at about 2141hrs on Wed, 19 May 04, Arizona time (1241 hrs, Thurs,
20 May 04, Singapore time).
2. The aircraft was piloted by an RSAF pilot and his status is
still unknown. Search and rescue efforts are still in progress to
try and locate the pilot.
3. The F-16C aircraft was assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke
Air Force Base as part of the RSAFÂ’s Peace Carvin II detachment at
the Luke Air Force Base which was started in 1993.
4. MINDEF will be conducting an investigation to determine the
cause of the crash.
