U.S. Military 2023 Flight Safety Stats Show Engine Issue Costs

F-15D accident

An F-15D overran a runway in Oregon in May, one of a number of serious U.S. Air Force mishaps last year.

Credit: Master Sgt. Jefferson Thompson/U.S. Air National Guard
The U.S. Air Force in fiscal 2023 had its highest rate of serious aircraft mishaps over the past five years. However, data shows the number of destroyed aircraft and fatalities largely decreased in that time frame, while the monetary costs of other mishaps, particularly those including engine damage...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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