Media availability: 355th Operations Group commander to speak on hard landing

Published Sept. 30, 2014
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DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Col. Clinton Eichelberger, 355th Operations Group commander, will address the media at 1 p.m. regarding the hard landing that occurred at D-M shortly before 11 p.m. yesterday.

The cause of the incident is currently under investigation.

During the incident, the pilot performed emergency checklists and was able to land the aircraft safely on the approved runway. There were no injuries to the pilot or ground personnel.

The aircraft is being transported off the runway. The base runway will remain nonoperational until all debris is cleared. As soon as additional details become available they will be provided.

Interested media should RSVP to the 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at (520) 228-3406 by 12 p.m. Showtime will be at 12:30 p.m. at the Swan Gate.