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Nellis: Canadian Hornet Jettisons Tanks


Pictured: A Canada – Air Force McDonnell Douglas CF-188A Hornet (CF-18A)
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Contact photographer Rod Dermo

What: Canadian CF-18 Hornet en route from McCarran International Airport
Where: Nellis Air Force Base
When: Oct. 24, 2009
Who: Not Available
Why: Pilots declared an in-flight emergency, jettisoned its external fuel tanks (full fuel tanks add weight to landings making them perilous), and made an emergency landing at Nellis Air Force Base. Although a cause has not been officially released, the incident is purportedly attributed to engine problems.

Tanks landed on federal property.

No injuries were reported.

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