Airman killed after ejection at Sheppard Air Force Base
A pilot from Sheppard Air Force Base who was hospitalized after a plane seat ejected on Monday has died.
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A pilot from Sheppard Air Force Base who was hospitalized after a plane seat ejected on Monday has died.
According to a press release from Sheppard Air Force Base, the victim was an Air Force instructor pilot with the 80th Flying Training Wing.
On Monday, May 13, 2024, an emergency response was called on base when an ejection seat in a T-6A Texan II activated during ground operations, injuring a pilot.
The incident happened just before 2 p.m. Monday, and the pilot was hospitalized at United Regional for their injuries.
The Base confirmed the pilot passed away early Tuesday morning, May 14. The pilot's name will be withheld until 24 hours after next of kin has been notified.
SAFB officials are investigating the cause of the incident.