The military said that a US Air Force instructor pilot died from injuries sustained when his aircraft’s ejection seat activated during ground operations.
Capt. John Robertson of the 80th Operations Squadron died early Tuesday, Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas revealed.
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“This is a devastating loss for Capt. Robertson’s family and loved ones, as well as the entire 80th Flying Training Wing,” the interim wing commander, Col. Mitchell Cok, said in a statement.
“Captain Robertson was a highly respected airman and instructor pilot.” “Our heartfelt condolences go out to everyone who knew and loved him.”
On Monday, while his T-6A Texan aircraft was still on the ground, the ejection seat activated, critically injuring Robertson.
Staff on-site quickly offered “life-sustaining care,” according to Cok, allowing Robertson’s family to be with him when he died on Tuesday.
Sheppard Air Force Base reports the launch of an interim safety board investigation and the expected formation of a full Air Force Safety Investigation Board this week.
