Singapore's F-16 jet crash on May 8 identified degraded pitch rate gyroscopes as the cause.
Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) identified degraded pitch rate gyroscopes as the cause of an F-16 jet crash on May 8. These gyroscopes, crucial for flight control computers, malfunctioned due to wear and tear, providing erroneous inputs during take-off. The pilot ejected safely and followed emergency procedures. The F-16 fleet training resumed after the cause was identified.
June 19, 2024
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