THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, August 28, 1996 TAG: 9608280443
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An Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter crashed in an Idaho training area on Tuesday afternoon. It was the latest in a rash of military air crashes.
The pilot ejected safely and there was no immediate indication of damage or injuries at the crash site near the town of Grasmere, Idaho, said Air Force spokeswoman Maj. Laura Feldman.
The crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. local time, Feldman said. She said there was no immediate indication of what caused the accident.
The F-15 was from the 390th Fighter Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.
KEYWORDS: ACCIDENT PLANE F-15 by CNB