The fourth-generation F-15D Eagle fighter suddenly found itself under water.
What is known
The accident happened on May 15th. During a training mission, an Oregon Air National Guard F-15D Eagle two-seat fighter jet left the runway and landed in an irrigation canal.
At about 3:00 pm yesterday, an F-15D experienced an in-flight emergency and exited the runway during landing at Kingsley Field. Emergency personnel responded. The pilot exited the aircraft safely and was transported to Sky Lakes Medical Center for evaluation.
— 173rd Fighter Wing (@173rdFW) May 16, 2023
At the time of the incident, there wasonly one pilot. According to the press service of the 173rd Fighter Aviation Regiment, he received minor injuries and was quickly discharged from the hospital.
The cause of the accident was not specified.Representatives of the 173rd Fighter Aviation Regiment announced the start of an investigation. In addition, the press release states that fuel and other substances from the sunken aircraft do not enter the water.
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The severity of the damage to the fighter has not yet beeninstalled. There is currently no information on the timing of the rise of the aircraft from the water. Note that only 18 F-15D Eagle fighters remained in service with the US Air Force. They have been in service for over 30 years on average and will be replaced by upgraded F-15EX Eagle II aircraft.