Overview

• On June 10 during takeoff at Eielson Air Force Base, an emergency situation forced both pilots of a KF-16 to eject safely.
• The fighter’s front section caught fire and sustained partial damage, though neither pilot suffered major injuries.
• Seoul has sent 20 investigators and maintenance crew to Alaska for on-site inspections.
• South Korean and U.S. Air Force personnel are collaborating closely to determine the exact cause of the accident.
• Officials will decide whether to continue in the June 12–27 Red Flag-Alaska drills once the probe concludes.