An unusual incident involving a F-15D Eagle fighter jet from the United States Air National Guard drew attention on social media this week. According to videos posted online, the aircraft’s co-pilot was allegedly ejected accidentally while the jet was still on the ground at Westfield Air Base in Massachusetts.
The exact date of the incident has not yet been confirmed. Reports state that the officer in the F-15D’s rear seat — belonging to the 104th Fighter Wing — unintentionally activated the ejection system. In the footage circulating online, a cloud of smoke can be seen over the rear cockpit as the fighter moves along the runway.
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The canopy, thrown backwards during the ejection, landed on the jet’s left wing. Shortly after, the co-pilot is seen crawling near the aircraft, next to what appears to be his parachute.
It is still unclear whether the incident occurred just after landing or before takeoff. Authorities have not disclosed the military member’s condition or details about the ongoing investigation.
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