Engine failure caused Cannon F-16 crash

Engine failure was found to be the cause of an F-16C crash July 12 near Cannon AFB, N.M., according to the accident investigation board report released Monday by the U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command. The pilot safely ejected after the engine failed, but the aircraft was destroyed when it hit the...

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