MADISON, Wis. — In-air operations have resumed for the 115th Fighter Wing following a deadly F-16 crash.
The unit resumed operations on Tuesday after a temporary pause in response to last week’s crash.
An F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed Dec. 8 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula while on a training mission. The pilot was the only person on board and died in the crash.
The pilot has been identified as Capt. Durwood “Hawk” Jones. The 37-year-old leaves behind a wife and two young children. A candlelight vigil was held in his honor Friday in Sun Prairie.
The United States Air Force is leading the investigation into this crash. The investigation will be done in three phases.
Phase one is known as the initial safety board and is currently taking place.
Phase two is called the site investigation board and typically takes around 30 days. Investigators work to figure out what happened on the jet before and during the crash.
The accident investigation board is the final phase. During this period, investigators work to identify the will identify the cause. This part of the investigation could take up to a year or more.
The Wisconsin Air National Guard is unable to provide specific details about the crash due to the ongoing investigation.
The 115th Fighter Wing which is based at Truax Field Air National Guard Base in Madison.
Officials with the 115th Fighter Wing said crews were ready to support Homeland Defense on missions during last week’s pause.
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