I saw Thunderbird #6 hit the dirt today at Mountain Home Air Force Base, in
Idaho. Pretty spectacular.

Pilot made it out OK.

It looked like he either lost engine, or had a flight control failure. He
was coming out of the first loop right after takeoff. Might have been coming
in too low too quick, but he punched out at 100', so I kinda doubt it was
that.

As an F-16 crew chief for 9 years, it was pretty shocking to see.



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I am looking for information on the following Thunderbird accidents. Any
information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

F-100D breakup at Laughlin AFB in 1967
Accident a Hill AFB in May (?) 1981
Diamond crash at Indian Springs in 1982