Julien (UK) Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 not good, any more news on locating the pilot? Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rm20886 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 My prayers go out for the safe recovery of Capt. Haney. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fasteagle12 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 My prayers go out for the safe recovery of Capt. Haney. The local Kalamazoo TV news reports that students at Western Michigan University here are currently having a candlelight vigil for the pilot. Capt. Haney was a graduate of Western Michigan's School of Aviation (I think they reported he graduated in 2002). The report says that although the wreckage was found, no one has yet been on the ground at the site because of the rugged terrain. Our prayers go out to him and his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve N Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Seems he's a native Michigander. Prayers for Capt. Haney and his family. From the WMU website: Campus candlelight vigil set for missing pilotNov. 19, 2010 KALAMAZOO--A candlelight vigil will be held at Western Michigan University late Friday, Nov. 19, for Air Force Capt. Jeffrey Haney, who is missing following the crash of his F-22 Raptor during training maneuvers in Alaska. The vigil is set for 5:30 p.m. at the Campus Flagpoles, a gathering area at the center of the main campus. It is being organized by faculty, staff and students of the College of Aviation. Haney's F-22 disappeared from radar late Tuesday while on maneuvers in the interior of Alaska near Denali National Park. A search and rescue operation was initiated by the Air Force and wreckage of his plane has been located, but he has not been found. Search and rescue efforts continue in the area surrounding the crash location. Haney, of Jackson, Mich., is a 2002 alumnus of the University who earned a degree in aviation flight science. A standout pilot during his years at WMU, he was co-captain of the Sky Broncos precision flight team in May 2002, when the team last won the National Intercollegiate Flying Association championship. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 2003. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
prowler4 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Local Grand Rapids news just reported that the pilot did not survive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RockyController Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Missing F-22 pilot update www.af.mil 11/19/2010 - JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Air Force officials here announced that search and rescue teams have found conclusive evidence the pilot of the F-22 Raptor missing since the night of Nov. 16 did not survive the crash. Capt. Jeffrey Haney, assigned to the 3rd Wing's 525th Fighter Squadron, has been missing since the crash, however, a thorough search and rescue operation continued until today. Captain Haney, from Clarklake, Mich., was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force in August 2003 and has been stationed here since June 2006. "Based on evidence recovered from the crash site, and after two days of extensive aerial and ground search efforts, we know that Captain Haney did not eject from the aircraft prior to impact," said Col. Jack McMullen, 3rd Wing commander. A recovery team at the crash site found a part of the ejection seat, along with several life support items that Captain Haney wore during the flight. "Sadly, we can no longer consider this a search and rescue operation, but must now focus on recovery operations," Colonel McMullen said. "We are all extremely saddened by the loss of this great American, Airman and friend," the colonel continued. "Captain Haney will be missed by the entire 3rd Wing and the (Joint Base Elmendorf) community. "Right now, our focus is on Jeff's family," Colonel McMullen said. "We mourn their loss, and they are in our thoughts and prayers. We are doing everything in our power to offer them support and aid them during this time of grief." The aircraft lost contact with air traffic control at 7:40 p.m. Alaska time, Nov. 16, while on a nighttime training mission. Search and rescue aircraft from the Alaska Air National Guard's 11th Rescue Coordination Center discovered the wreckage of the aircraft Nov. 17 in a remote, rugged area approximately 100 miles north of Anchorage near Denali National Park. Airmen and Soldiers from the 3rd Wing, the 673nd Air Base Wing and U.S. Army Alaska's 3rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade converged on the site Nov. 17 and 18 with assistance from the Alaska Air National Guard to continue the search for the pilot and prepare for recovery of the aircraft wreckage. Recovery operations are currently underway and are expected to last several weeks. Air Force officials are standing up a safety investigation board to determine the cause of the mishap. The Air Warrior Courage Foundation has set up an education fund for Captain Haney's children. For information, please contact Capt. Tyler Ellison at 551-5250 or via e-mail at ellisonTM@hotmail.com. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 :shaking head: I had a feeling it wasn't going to be a happy outcome. It sounds like Jeff's parents are with his wife and kids right now though, so we can pray for all of them in this sad time. I look at Jeff and I see somebody like me, a person who loved to fly. I look on people like that with admiration, envy and gratitude for doing a job like that. I look at his pictures and I see a guy who worked a lifetime to fly the hottest fighter jet in the world and I am in awe. I am also saddened that his life was cut short, but he probably enjoyed more in the over two decades on this planet then many of us will in our lifetimes. He will be missed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 My prayers and sympathies are with Captain Haney's Family, Friends and Colleagues ... Thank You for the update, Christina ... :) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tilt Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Sad news. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve N Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 :) RIP Capt. Haney, and thank you for your service. SN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crazydon Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F106A Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Damn. (Words, words...?) This is the first I've heard of it, but I had a feeling as a USAF aviator myself. I know how it works. We'd have heard from him the minute he ejected if he did, so in my heart I just knew this was the outcome I expected when I first read of the crash. I've been holding out until I actually read the news. Damn. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hoban Washburne Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Tragic loss indeed. Sadly based on the picture the Air Force has posted online of the crash site, it looks like there will be a very difficult challenge ahead for the safety investigation as they attempt to piece together what happened. I have to believe it will be incredibly challenging to determine what happened to this flyer when faced with the harsh terrain of Alaska, the remoteness of the site, and the onset of an Arctic winter. I imagine they are racing against time to get anything out before it freezes into the earth for many months to come: Thoughts and prayers to this man's family... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Very sad news. RIP Capt. Haney :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alvis 3.1 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Tragic news. My thoughts go out to his family and colleagues. :lol: Al P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SBARC Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 This is very sad news......my heart goes out to his family as well as his friends. :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrittMac Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 This is the last thing I wanted to hear. I sincerely held out hope that he had ejected and survived. These days, you just cannot tell what will happen. I pray for the next crew that needs it, no matter if it is military or civilian. I hope his family someday knows how much we admired their father/husband/relative. Godspeed to you sir. Thank you for what you did, we will do what we can to carry on what you did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rm20886 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I am very sorry to hear of the tragic outcome. My prayers go out to his family and friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 RIP, and condolences to his wife and children. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 May GOD continue to wrap his arms around those who gladly lay down their lives to protect us folks who enjoy being free everyday! Prayers and thoguhts go out to the family! -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sunliner Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I hate to hear this....thoughts and prayers for the family, friends and fellow servicemen. -Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Shropshire Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 :wacko: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Man thats bad news. I hope they find out what went wrong. RIP Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 * Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 very sad news - my thoughts and prayers are with his family Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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