Singapore's F-16C fighter jet crash at Tengah Air Base was caused by erroneous pitch rate gyroscopes, leading to flight control computer malfunction.

Singapore's Ministry of Defence identified an F-16C fighter jet crash at Tengah Air Base as caused by erroneous inputs from the pitch rate gyroscopes, leading to flight control computer malfunction. The F-16 fleet is now cleared to resume flying after a temporary suspension. The cause of the gyroscope failure is under investigation, with safety of pilots and personnel as top priority.

May 18, 2024
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