Aircraft notes - accident/mishap report

Combat Edge, July, 2003

Congrats on another month with no rate producing Class A mishaps! This makes 2 months straight that we have been able to protect our assets and keep our equipment and people better prepared for combat. The only Class A Air Combat Command had was a non-rate producing QF-4C that was destroyed by the range safety officer when the aircraft last linked with its ground station. That investigation continues. As we enter the summer months we need to take the time to enjoy what summer has to offer. However, we must keep focused on what we have scheduled in the future. Playing volleyball all day Saturday and Sunday in the summer sun sounds like a great time. I bet it won't be too great if you have a mild sunburn and a 0800 Monday takeoff time for BFM. Even a mild sunburn can make you dehydrated by the time you crank the first engine on a hot day and the pain will keep you from performing to your maximum potential. Enjoy the summer, but make sure you are ready for the demanding environment you are tasked to fly in.

FY03 Aircraft

As of May 31, 2003

                   Fatal   Aircraft Destroyed

8 AF                       U-2
9 AF               ######  HH-60
12 AF              #       F-16 F-16 T-38
AWFC               #       RQ-1 * RQ-1 * A-10 A-10 B-1 F-15
                            T-38
ANG (ACC-gained)
AFRC (ACC-gained)  #       F-16

Legend

Class A - Permanent Total Disability; Property Damage $1,000,000 or more

Class B - Permanent Partial Disability; Property Damage between $200,000 and $1,000,000

Class C - Lost Workday; Property Damage between $20,000 and $200,000

* Non-rate Producing

Symbols for Mishap Aircraft

A-10

B-1

F-16

B-2

U-2

E-4

RQ-1

QF-4

HH-60

F-15

RQ-4

T-38