Two killed after ejecting from an Iranian F-5 in the hangar

[X3 Skier]

This is a new one to me. Familiar with accidental ejections but in a hangar?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...pilots-killed-ejector-seats-activate-off.html

 

[Checkout_my_Six]

Oh chute....

 

[Clip4]

Early 70s aircraft with a 55 year old ejection seat design.

 

[luvflyin]

So it got me wondering. Can a you know what pop the you know what on the ground?

 

[Salty]

So it got me wondering. Can a you know what pop the you know what on the ground?

That got me wondering too.

 

[flyingron]

 

[hindsight2020]

It has happened quite a few times in American circles as well, maintainers are usually the casualties.

 

[Daleandee]

"Hey Achmed ... what do this button do?"

 

[wilkersk]

A lot of airforces park their ready aircraft in covered revetments, sort-of like a carport. Especially in extreme climates. My guess is this is the "hangar" they're talking about if they were getting manned up to go fly.

 

[35 AoA]

It has happened quite a few times in American circles as well, maintainers are usually the casualties.

Yep. I believe there was a tale, long before my time, of an inadvertent ejection in my old hangar on the flight line involving a tomcat. That's gotta be one of the worst ways to go, right up there with actually intentionally ejecting and realizing you forgot to fasten the parachute fittings.

 

[sourdough44]

That seat should be pinned after parking, rendering the handles inop. Only a qualified maintainer, or the next pilot should arm the seat. I guess common knowledge though.

 

[RyanB]

This gives a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘Ejection Handle Pulled’.

Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

Sad to see this

 

[write-stuff]

Where was the Hidden Imam when they really needed him!?