Air Force Instructor Dies After Ground Ejection Seat Activation

Captain John Robertson was fatally injured at Sheppard Air Force Base during ground operations involving a T-6A Texan II aircraft.

Incident marks the second Air Force fatality in eight weeks.
Emergency responders' efforts allowed Robertson's family to be by his side.
The T-6A Texan II is a primary training aircraft for various military branches.
An interim safety investigation board has been convened, with a full board expected soon.
Past issues with ejection seat components have led to previous aircraft groundings.