F-15 havarert - USA

Pilot's fate unknown in fighter jet crash


F-15 from Massachusetts crashed in Virginia

Search to continue in attempt to locate Mass pilot after Va crash

DEERFIELD, Va. -An experienced pilot was missing Wednesday after the flier's F-15 fighter jet crashed in the mountains of western Virginia, shaking residents but causing no injuries on the ground, military and law enforcement officials said.
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The pilot of the single-seat jet was headed to New Orleans for radar installation as part of routine maintenance and reported an inflight emergency, then lost radio contact, authorities said. The pilot and jet are with the 104th Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, officials there said.