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New York Times
May 2, 2008
Pg. 14
By Associated Press
The Air Force grounded all T-38C training jets, after the second fatal crash involving the aircraft in eight days, officials said. Two airmen were killed when their T-38C Talon went down on a routine training mission about 7:55 a.m., according to a statement by Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls. The two-seater, high-altitude supersonic plane was assigned to the 80th Flying Training Wing, a multinational organization that produces combat pilots for NATO. Two pilots died April 23 when their training jet crashed at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. Investigators are trying to determine what caused both crashes. “Until we have more complete understanding of the causes of both accidents, it’s prudent to stand down the T-38s” said Gen. William R. Looney III, who issued the order. The Air Force has about 500 of the aircraft.
May 2, 2008
Pg. 14
By Associated Press
The Air Force grounded all T-38C training jets, after the second fatal crash involving the aircraft in eight days, officials said. Two airmen were killed when their T-38C Talon went down on a routine training mission about 7:55 a.m., according to a statement by Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls. The two-seater, high-altitude supersonic plane was assigned to the 80th Flying Training Wing, a multinational organization that produces combat pilots for NATO. Two pilots died April 23 when their training jet crashed at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. Investigators are trying to determine what caused both crashes. “Until we have more complete understanding of the causes of both accidents, it’s prudent to stand down the T-38s” said Gen. William R. Looney III, who issued the order. The Air Force has about 500 of the aircraft.