Fighter Plane Collision Blamed on Pilot Error
From Times Wire Reports
Pilot error was to blame for the collision of two F-15C Eagle fighter planes during a training exercise over the Nevada desert, Air Force investigators said.
Capt. Matthew Zamisk ejected safely and his aircraft, valued at $31 million, was destroyed when it crashed about 65 miles northeast of Nellis Air Force Base.
Maj. Steve Early flew back to the base; damage to his jet was estimated at $480,000.
Both aircraft were assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis.
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