Breaking news out of New Mexico:
BREAKING: US Air Force aircraft crashed in New Mexico, status of pilots unknown, spokesman says. Crash marks 7th non-combat crash this year for USAF versus 7 all of last year
— Lucas Tomlinson (@LucasFoxNews) June 22, 2018
We’re waiting for details but the type of aircraft and the condition of the pilot are not known at this time:
Holloman won't confirm aircraft type other than it was a manned aircraft. Will not say whether it is a US Air Force airplane, contractor, etc., other than a pilot was on board. Emergency services are on scene. -49th Wing spox https://t.co/NNPXZNGldz
— Oriana Pawlyk (@Oriana0214) June 22, 2018
A competition for the Air Force’s “OA-X ‘Light attack'” aircraft is reportedly happening at the base right now:
Would like to note the Air Force's OA-X "Light attack" competition is ongoing at the base right now. Phase II of the experiment is underway. https://t.co/hD6McDfPV3
— Oriana Pawlyk (@Oriana0214) June 22, 2018
Updates to follow…
Update 1:
Air Force says crash took place 65 miles north of Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico at 11:45 am local. Status of pilots unknown: spokesman
— Lucas Tomlinson (@LucasFoxNews) June 22, 2018
It's not immediately clear what type of aircraft crashed in New Mexico. Last month the Air Force announced it would begin test flights for new low-cost attack aircraft – the A-29 Super Tucano and AT-6B Textron. The flights have been taking place out of Holloman AFB, N.M.
— Lucas Tomlinson (@LucasFoxNews) June 22, 2018
Update 2:
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE: “An A-29 Super Tucano crashed over the Red Rio Bombing Range at approximately 11:30am MDT today during a training flight as part of the Air Force's Light Attack Experiment,” one crew member suffered “minor injuries,” info on 2nd crew member not released
— Ryan Browne (@rabrowne75) June 23, 2018