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Yes, they do.
And - Since EVERY "accident" can be analyzed to determine the cause(s) and resulting effect(s), then they really are just "events" that COULDA/SHOULDA been avoided or prevented.
Accident Prevention results when applied intelligence overcoms apathy.
We have ALL made some...
I see no photographic evidence supporting your assertion that the nose gear "just ripped off". In every photo posted thus far, there is NO visible shedding of nose gear parts, tires, wheels or structure. There is NO detectible deformation of the nose gear strut/cylinder from its essentially...
Coming to a GL auction near you.....
Event: OMGIF'd
Lot: SNAFU001
Qty: 1
Description: Unused F-16 Ejection Seat (Never been fired)
Conditon: Used but Servicable without rework, Brown Stains on Seat Cushion
Load Out: Just pull the BRIGHT YELLOW HANDLES
Glad the pilot will be OK.
The F-16 is "high risk" for ingesting foreign objects into its engine. (AKA: Foreign Object Damage = "FOD") That photo sequence shows some unusual SOD-FOD as the grass and soil makes it out the exhaust nozzle.
Chaulk up one F-16 to "experience".
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