Tyndall AFB Loses Contact With F-16 Over Gulf of Mexico

"Jcarr" (jcarr) 11/06/2014 at 17:11 • Filed to: Planelopnik

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TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – "The US Coast Guard, supported by Tyndall AFB officials, is currently conducting search and rescue efforts following the loss of communication with a Tyndall-based F-16 aircraft early this morning.

The aircraft, assigned to the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group, was performing a routine training mission over the Gulf of Mexico when the base lost contact with the pilot at approximately 9:15 a.m. Aircraft and rescue forces were immediately dispatched to the missing jet's last known location.

While the aircraft has not been found, search teams are working under the assumption that the aircraft has crashed into the water.

"The rescue of our Airman is our top priority," said Col. Mark O'Laughlin, 325 Fighter Wing Vice Commander.

"We want to assure the family and friends of the missing pilot that we are doing everything we can for this effort."

Base officials are encouraging anyone that might have information relevant to today's incident please contact the 325 Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at (850) 283-4500.

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Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Jcarr 11/06/2014 at 17:20

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Knowing Florida, it was probably stolen by Florida Man.

Bad Idea Hat > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 11/06/2014 at 18:53

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He is truly the worst superhero.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Bad Idea Hat 11/06/2014 at 19:08

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He's the hero that Florida doesn't need, but deserves.