#23: F-16 Mishap - Fatality - 30 Jun 2020 Shaw AFB, SC Lt. David "MEZr" Schmitz The Afterburn Podcast
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On 30 June 2020, Lt David “MEZr” Schmitz was killed in an F-16 mishap at Shaw AFB. He was conducting a night mission qualification sortie. Upon his initial landing attempt his aircraft struck the instrument landing system antennas resulting in significant damage to his aircraft. The subsequent recovery resulted in the aircraft rolling upon landing. “MEZr” ejected but his seat failed.
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On 30 June 2020, Lt David “MEZr” Schmitz was killed in an F-16 mishap at Shaw AFB. He was conducting a night mission qualification sortie. Upon his initial landing attempt his aircraft struck the instrument landing system antennas resulting in significant damage to his aircraft. The subsequent recovery resulted in the aircraft rolling upon landing. “MEZr” ejected but his seat failed.
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1 hr 4 min