Transcript: AIR FORCE RELEASES KUNSAN F-16 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION RESULTS

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HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii (AFPN) -- Pilot error was the cause of an F-16 mid-air accident that occurred over runway 36 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea Aug. 11, according to an accident investigation board report.

The aircraft and pilots were from Kunsan's 8th Fighter Wing.

Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, the board determined the mishap pilot, after deviating significantly from established parameters, became so focused on flying his aircraft, he did not hear radio calls of the other aircraft and did not break off his approach in time to avoid striking another aircraft.

The incident took place as a four-ship flight of F-16C ...

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