alex Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 The news just reported that a Swiss F/A-18C is missing since 1630LT. No news about the pilot yet. Press conference will be held in one hour. to be updated. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Press conference just over. Aicraft went missing some 4-5 minutes after departure from Meiringen, it was a training flight with another Hornet against a Tiger. They were in clouds, the aircraft didn't respond after the second call from ops. Pilot and aircraft still missing, due to clouds in the area, no SAR possible from the air. Alpine troups on the way, trying to find them. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) Fingers crossed for a happy outcome. Edited August 29, 2016 by Wez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Only this afternoon, the wreckage has been found. No infos yet about the pilot. doesn't look good.... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbobtheflimbob Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Hornet has been found: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/f-a-18_swiss-fighter-jet-missing/42407206 They are still not able to access the wreckage, and there isn't any news on the pilot. Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 News release updated, regrettably the pilot was found with the to-be-expected result. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 News release updated, regrettably the pilot was found with the to-be-expected result. :-( That's sad, condolences to their family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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