The name of the pilot of an F-16 fighter jet who was killed in a crash in the Upper Peninsula has still not been released. The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing will not identify him until 24 hours after the family is notified. During a news conference this morning Colonel Bart Van Roo, commander of the 115th Fighter Wing, said there will be an extensive investigation.
“The initial portion has started now and usually takes up to one week to where we can get a more comprehensive safety investigation team here,” says Van Roo. “The second phase takes approximately 30 days and should give us an initial look. The full comprehensive investigation looks a little bit different. They look at everything and could take up to a year to get conclusions.”
The crash occurred Tuesday night during a scheduled training exercise within Michigan’s Hiawatha National Forest in Delta County.
