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AWAITING INVESTIGATORUNCONFIRMED2026-09-25

Turned Compressor Vanes Led to Loss of Thrust in Thunderbird F-16 Crash

Aircraft:
F-16
Operator:
USAF Thunderbirds
Registration:
not established
Location:
USA
Occurrence type:
accident
Severity:
hull_loss
Investigation authority:
Not yet identified
Last verified:
2026-09-25 14:11Z

Reported, but not yet independently confirmed. Highest source tier held: Open news search. 1 source attached.

CASE WATCH — SeyAero has prepared a computational workspace for this occurrence from open sources. This is not an investigation and contains no finding. The formal safety investigation is the responsibility of the State authority under ICAO Annex 13.

What is known

A report indicates that turned compressor vanes led to a loss of thrust, resulting in a Thunderbird F-16 crash. The article references findings from an accident investigation.

What is not yet known

  • · What was the specific date of the F-16 crash?
  • · Where did the F-16 crash occur?
  • · Was there any injury or fatality in the F-16 crash?
  • · What is the full context of the 'report' mentioned?

Evidence likely to be relevant

Flight data

  • · Flight data recorder or QAR important
  • · Track data (ADS-B, radar) supporting

Voice

  • · Cockpit voice recorder supporting
  • · ATC recordings and transcript supporting

Environment

  • · Weather observations and forecasts supporting
  • · Drift and current modelling supporting
  • · Acoustic observations supporting

Aircraft

  • · Maintenance and technical logs important
  • · Components and exhibits supporting

Human factors

  • · Crew records, duty and training supporting

External evidence

  • · Photographs, video and imagery critical
  • · Witness and ground reports supporting

Site and recovery

  • · Wreckage distribution and site survey supporting

Sources

Source timeline

  • 2026-09-25 14:11Z · Case Watch opened from open-source reporting. Awaiting an investigator.

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SeyAero has opened a Case Watch for Turned Compressor Vanes Led to Loss of Thrust in Thunderbird F-16 Crash.
F-16 · USAF Thunderbirds · USA
Verification: UNCONFIRMED · Sources: 1
Investigation authority: not yet identified

Evidence plan prepared. Available for investigator claim.

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