[Paradox]

Nice try, but everybody knows it is impossible for some of the most complicated machines ever built to crash because of a mechanical failure.

HA! Good one.

I'd like to bump this article, because it has some very important information that doesn't seem to be getting coverage elsewhere.

[dglang]

Over the past several years, our F16 fighters have developed a very bad reputation for engine failures. Some of which have resulted in fatal crashes. Usually, the pilot is able to jetison, but sometimes still experiences injuries.