ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 387730
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| Date: | Wednesday 8 May 2024 |
| Time: | c. 12:35 LT |
| Type: |  Lockheed Martin F-16C-52-CF |
| Owner/operator: | Republic Of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Tengah AB (TGA/WSAT), Tengah -
 Singapore
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Tengah Air Base (TGA/WSAT) |
| Tengah Air Base (TGA/WSAT) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A RSAF Lockheed Martin F-16C-52-CF crashed after a failed takeoff at Tengah AB (TGA/WSAT), Tengah.
The pilot ejected is safely conscious and stable. He has undergone a full medical examination, which revealed no major injuries.
As a safety precaution, the RSAF has temporarily suspended training for the F-16 aircraft fleet until investigations show that it is safe to resume. Detailed investigations are ongoing, and updates will be provided.
Sources:
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/05/08/singapore-air-force-f-16-jet-crashes-at-tengah-air-base-pilot-safe
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/rsaf-f16-crash-tengah-airbase-singapore-air-force-4320751
https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2024/May/08may24_nr
https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2024/May/08may24_nr2
https://defence-blog.com/singapore-f-16-crashes-at-tengah-air-base/
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-May-2024 09:46 | gerard57 | Added |
| 08-May-2024 10:11 | gerard57 | Updated [Aircraft type] |
| 08-May-2024 10:28 | RobertMB | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Operator, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Embed code, Damage, Narrative, Category] |
| 09-May-2024 05:09 | Aerossurance | Updated [Source, Narrative] |
| 09-May-2024 06:14 | dsj | Updated [Time, Operator, Source, Embed code, Damage, Narrative] |
| 10-May-2024 02:14 | RobertMB | Updated [Operator, Damage, Narrative] |
| 18-May-2024 16:11 | Nightowl | Updated [Operator, Narrative] |
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