Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Harrier mishap. via SeaPower Magazine.


via Seapower Mag.
Harrier Jet Runs Off Runway in Afghanistan
By RICHARD R. BURGESS, Managing Editor
ARLINGTON, Va. – A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II attack aircraft has been damaged in a landing mishap in Afghanistan.
The AV-8B, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 311 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., was damaged July 10 during its landing roll-out when it ran off the runway at Camp Bastion.
According to a source, the aircraft’s outrigger landing gear collapsed, causing the Harrier to veer off the runway. The pilot ejected and survived.
The extent of the damage to the aircraft is being assessed.
Hmm.  An ejection.  Sounds like another aircraft that will be written off...this incident has Class A mishap written all over it.