News

F-22 crashes on Eglin range with pilot ejecting safely

An F-22 assigned to the 43rd Fighter Squadron, part of the 325th Fighter Wing currently based at Eglin AFB, crashed at approximately 9:15 a.m. this morning. The location of the accident was 12 miles northeast of Eglin main base on the test and training range. The pilot ejected safely from the aircraft and has been transported […]

Jared Williams

The pilot ejected safely from the aircraft and has been transported to the 96th Medical Group hospital on Eglin for evaluation and observation. He is currently in stable condition. The name of the pilot has not been released.

There were no other individuals on the aircraft. There was no loss of life or civilian property damage related to the accident.

First responders from the 96th Test Wing are on the scene. The crash site is secured.

The mission was a routine training flight with the 33rd Fighter Wing. A board of officers will investigate the accident.

Photo credit: (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

Rob commented on SS United States to depart Philadelphia on journey to become World’s Largest Artificial Reef

“stop littering in the Gulf of America”

Respond

Anonymous commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“I can’t imagine Eglin will allow this. I sure hope this is just wishful thinking. This would completely ruin this lovely beach and I’m sorry but we military/veterans served and...”

Troy commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“How about you join the military and do something for your country?”

Danny Dillard commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“This parcel needs to remain as a military asset.”

Renate commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“Don’t do this!! Keep this property for the military. The public will trash it just like they did at the foot of the Destin bridge and the military closed it...”

Ryan commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“DO NOT DO THIS! The Eglin Beach park is one of the few areas in Destin that has not been overrun with tourist. This has been one of my family's...”

Lynda commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“Absolutely not .. let the military keep the land so the military families can enjoy a private area to themselves! When I first moved here there was a NCO beach...”

Kirby R. Locklear commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“Can we just leave well enough alone. I have been here since 1980 and this has always been a beach for military families. First the NCO Beach Club then open...”

Maureen commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“ABSOLUTELY NOT! There doesn’t need to be another beach ruined by putting condos, water sport rentals, trash and selfish people tearing the environment up! There’s a reason the base Commander...”

JK commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“Yes, keep it for the military. I have no problem with that at all. As long as the project is funded with revenue from tourist development and not ‘general funds’...”

F-22 crashes on Eglin range with pilot ejecting safely

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

Join Our Newsletter

Community Comments

GET OUR FREE LOCAL NEWSLETTER