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F16 Flying Falcon (public domain)Sidi customers in USA warned of delays to orders after F16 fighter jet crashes into warehouse
The USA distributir of Italian cycling shoe firm Sidi has warned customers to expect delays to their orders after a US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jet crashed into its warehouse in California.
Fortunately, only minor injuries were sustained by the pilot, who ejected before impact, and 12 people on the ground, reports ABC News.
The incident happened at around 3.45pm local time outside March Air Force Reserve Base, which lies to the east of Los Angeles in Riverside County, the 11th most populous county in the United States.
The brand’s distributor, Ciclista America, said on the SIDI Cycling USA Instagram account: “Unfortunately, this was our warehouse that was crashed into.
“We will not be able to ship any orders until Monday as the staff was evacuated.
“The good news is everybody was able to get out safely and the pilot is ok. We're sorry [for] any issues this may cause.”
Jeff Schoffstall, who works at another company based at the same complex, vehicle customisers Ride Right Designs, posted pictures of the aftermath of the crash to Facebook.
The plane, which was carrying live armaments, was based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and was taking part in an air defence mission as part of an operation launched following the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
“The NORAD alert aircraft was flying with a standard armament configuration as part of its Operation Noble Eagle commitments," a Department of Defense official said.
The nature of the ordnance the F16 was carrying has not been disclosed for operational reasons, but given the mission it was engaged in s believed likely to have comprised air-to-air missiles.
The official added that the "armament has been secured and will be disposed of in accordance with Air Force policies and regulations."
Fortunately, the aircraft did not explode on impact, although the crash did cause significant structural impact to the warehouse. A small fire that broke out was quickly extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system.
Simon joined road.cc as news editor in 2009 and is now the site’s community editor, acting as a link between the team producing the content and our readers. A law and languages graduate, published translator and former retail analyst, he has reported on issues as diverse as cycling-related court cases, anti-doping investigations, the latest developments in the bike industry and the sport’s biggest races. Now back in London full-time after 15 years living in Oxford and Cambridge, he loves cycling along the Thames but misses having his former riding buddy, Elodie the miniature schnauzer, in the basket in front of him.
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Won't somebody think of the shoes!
Seriously I hope that the workers of which 12 were injured but not mention in the report, do not loose any pay or have any medical expenses because of this. In America the right to healthcare and paid sick leave seem less important than the right own a gun and shoot at people or for the government to have as many jets as they want.
The f-16 tried to land in the warehouse but as with their shoes, the doors were a tight fit.
The warehouse should've wore a helmet.
That jet landed quite neatly all things considered.
That jet landed quite neatly all things considered.
Does this count as a close pass?
This should not have happened. There are serious issues with USAF aircraft maintenance.
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2018/09/11/air-force-h...
I expect the problem was more that the warehouse wasn't painted florescent yellow. In general, "the ground" needs to be subject to a licencing regime and obliged to wear protective clothing. I notice it's frequently involved in collisions with aircraft.
"If we don't get some extra flow to offset the burn through, this landing'll get pretty interesting "
"Define 'interesting'"
"'Oh god! Oh god! We're all gonna die!'"
"Well... Just get us on the ground "
"That part 'll happen pretty definitely!"
How does Wash decide where to land?
He takes a pole
I get your point
His favourite drink was imp-ale
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I think it's impressive that they intend to start shipping again on Monday.
TBH I'd think a company was taking the p!$$ if I got an email saying "Sorry your order is delayed, but an aeroplane crashed into our warehouse!". Just shows, I guess...