Fatal Air Force Accident

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
An Air Force instructor pilot was killed in a tragic accident when the ejection seat in the aircraft activated while on the ground. The pilot's uncle discussed the incident on 'Fox & Friends'.

Key Points

  • Ejection seat activated on the ground, causing the tragic accident.
  • Similar incidents of ejection seat failure have been reported in the past.

Pros

  • Ejection seats have been credited with saving pilots' lives in the past.

Cons

  • Ejection seats can also fail at critical moments in aircraft accidents.