BrittMac Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) Coworker asked me about this a few minutes ago. Google gave me this link. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/no...ighter-overdue/ I didn't see it posted, so I thought you guys and gals may know more about it. Fingers crossed if it is real. B edit: renamed the thread at the suggestion of another member, so multiple threads on this issue wouldn't be made. Edited November 19, 2010 by BrittMac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
prowler4 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) Heard it on the news this morning as well. http://www.adn.com/2010/11/16/1558223/air-...22-fighter.html Edited November 17, 2010 by prowler4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) For those that can't get to the link: Alaska military base says F-22 fighter overduePosted: Nov 17, 2010 3:52 AM EST Updated: Nov 17, 2010 3:52 AM EST ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - A spokeswoman for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson says an F-22 fighter jet based at the military facility near Anchorage is overdue. Spokeswoman Corinna Jones said Tuesday night that the jet, with one pilot aboard, was on a training mission out of the base and lost contact with air traffic control at 7:40 p.m. Alaska time. She says a search is under way. Jones declined to identify the pilot, but says the aircraft is assigned to Elmendorf's 3rd Wing. Edited November 17, 2010 by Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I hope all turns out well ... ;) Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yardbird78 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I hope and pray for the best, but fear for the worst. Darwin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Hope the pilot is okay. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cadfael Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) A SAR team has been set to wreckage believed to be the F-22, approx 100 mi north of Anchorage. Edited November 17, 2010 by Cadfael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A6BSTARM Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Looks like the first crash of the F-22 has occurred. SAR crews have confirmed the wreckage found belonged to the F-22. The pilot is MIA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Here's more about it on the base's web site. http://www.jber.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123231357 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crazydon Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Has anyone tried contacting Waco??? Wasn't he based there?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Has anyone tried contacting Waco??? Wasn't he based there?? He's fine, he logged in here this morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rapier01 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Looks like the first crash of the F-22 has occurred. SAR crews have confirmed the wreckage found belonged to the F-22. The pilot is MIA It's not the first. The 422nd TES lost one several years ago while the 411th FLTS lost one last year. This would be number three- leaving the USAF with a fleet of 185 planes. Hopefully the pilot is alright... Glad to hear it wasn't Waco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RockyController Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) F-22 aircraft crash site found 11/17/2010 - JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Search and rescue aircraft have discovered the apparent wreckage of an Air Force F-22 assigned to the 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The aircraft lost contact with air traffic control at 7:40 p.m. Alaska time yesterday while on a nighttime training mission. To continue searching for the missing pilot, a rescue team is being dispatched to the area, approximately 100 miles north of Anchorage, by the Alaska Air National Guard Rescue Coordination Center, the 3rd Wing and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Air Force Col. Jack McMullen, 3rd Wing commander, held a press conference at 1 p.m. to make a statement and answer questions from the media. "Last night a 'two-ship' of F-22s, Rocky one and Rocky three, were finished with training ... about 100 miles north of here," McMullen said. Everything was normal until about 7:40 p.m., McMullen said, when Rocky three fell off the radar scope and the pilot lost communications. "The other pilot (Rocky one) went to a tanker, got gas and then continued to look for the mishap pilot," McMullen continued. "He could not find him. At that time, the Alaska Air National Guard scrambled a C-130 and rescue helicopters. They searched the entire night." About 10:15 a.m., an Alaska Air National Guard helicopter found a site that fits the data and the description of where we thought the mishap probably occurred, McMullen said. "They found the crash site. They were unable to land at the crash site and take a closer look. We scrambled another helicopter that should be in the area in the next few moments." McMullen said. McMullen thanked the Alaskan community and Alaska Air National Guard for their support at such a difficult time. The name of the pilot is being withheld until the pilot's status is determined. More information will be released as it becomes available. http://www.jber.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123231357 Edited November 18, 2010 by RockyController Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Fleming Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) Whilst it looks like it wasn't someone we know, it will be someone he knows, so I can't really say I'm 'glad' it's not Waco - releived perhaps. Edited November 18, 2010 by Dave Fleming Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyT Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I take the no pilot located as the good news, it means he probably got out, they now just need to find him sooner than later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Camus272 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 It's not the first. The 422nd TES lost one several years ago while the 411th FLTS lost one last year. This would be number three- leaving the USAF with a fleet of 185 planes. Hopefully the pilot is alright... Glad to hear it wasn't Waco. I believe six airframes have already been lost or retired, so now we're down to 180. I have a feeling the fleet is going to get pretty thin over the next fifty years. Brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 The Jackson Citizen Patriot (in Michigan) is reporting that the pilot of the F-22 is Captain Jeff Haney, a former resident of Jackson and went to flight school at Western Michigan University School of Aviation before joining the USAF. The Air Force hasn't confirmed the identity yet though. http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ss...s_capt_jef.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frankv74 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Heard it on the news this morning as well.http://www.adn.com/2010/11/16/1558223/air-...22-fighter.html Okay have read the artical but have you see the comments. their is guy in her that i think is confused with the V-22 Osprey. He is say the aircraft has killed all sorts of people. Frank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oroka Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I believe six airframes have already been lost or retired, so now we're down to 180. I have a feeling the fleet is going to get pretty thin over the next fifty years.Brian But weren't a few of those frames the initial F-22s that were used in development program and retired once not needed? There is already 1 F-35 retired. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2qwik4u Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 The Jackson Citizen Patriot (in Michigan) is reporting that the pilot of the F-22 is Captain Jeff Haney, a former resident of Jackson and went to flight school at Western Michigan University School of Aviation before joining the USAF. The Air Force hasn't confirmed the identity yet though.http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ss...s_capt_jef.html Wow, I'm from Jackson, and I went to Western as well. It looks like he would have graduated a year before me. Different program, and I never knew the guy, but that hits kind of close to home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RockyController Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) Its official who it is... Missing F-22 pilot identified www.af.mil 11/18/2010 - JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- The pilot of the F-22 aircraft that crashed Tuesday night has been identified as Capt. Jeffrey Haney, assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron. Capt. Haney's current status is missing. The aircraft lost contact with air traffic control at 7:40 p.m. Alaska time Tuesday, while on a nighttime training mission. Search and rescue teams discovered the wreckage of the F-22, assigned to the 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. Rescue teams from the 11th Rescue Coordination Center, Alaska Air National Guard, the 3rd Wing and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson continue to search the area, approximately 100 miles north of Anchorage. The family was notified on Tuesday evening and continues to receive support from the JBER family and leadership. "This is a very uncertain and difficult time for the family," said Col. Jack McMullen, 3rd Wing commander. "We ask that the public continue to work with us to respect their privacy and keep them in your thoughts and prayers." Edited November 19, 2010 by RockyController Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I hope they find Captain Haney in OK condition ... Thanks for the update, Chris ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Camus272 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 But weren't a few of those frames the initial F-22s that were used in development program and retired once not needed? There is already 1 F-35 retired. Yes, that's correct, but they are part of the 187 total, so we do have fewer aircraft than many people think. Brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Treewizard648 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 This is very unfortunate, the only thing we can do is pray for the safety of the pilot. All is not lost, after the remains of the wreckage are recovered, the investigators can figure out what caused the crash and improve upon their mistakes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 A "Raptor" though very expensive, is replaceable (whether or not they do remains to be answered); the pilot however is not another aviator sure, but a human life no matter what that person does is priceless, one loss can never be replaced. :) they find him alive. Does anyone know if they found the seat, if not he probably got out, I know he was/is missing (Very thankful Waco is still among us ). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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