BAF F-16AM caught fire during routine ground maintenance

Yesterday 11 October, the whole Belgian press mediatized a heavy incident that took place at Florennes, home base for the 2nd Tactical Wing in southern Belgium. In a first press release, the Defense ministry simply stated what follows: "On October 11, 2018, at approximately 2:10 pm, a fire broke out during maintenance work on an F-16AM. The plane burned out. A second aircraft suffered collateral damage. In this context, one technician was injured (hearing disorders). He was treated on the spot. An investigation has been initiated by the ASD (Aviation Safety Directorate). Read more
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