An Air Force airman from North Texas was identified as having killed when his ejection seat triggered on the ground
Student pilots prepare for take-off in the T-6 Texan II, March 27, 2019, at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma
The investigation into the incident involving the T-6A Texan II aircraft is anticipated to be taken over by the Air Force Safety Investigation Board.
At Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Monday, the instructor pilot's ejection seat activated while he was on the ground. The U.S. Air Force has identified the pilot.
The 80th Operations Support Squadron's Capt. John Robertson was an instructor pilot when "the ejection seat of the T-6A Texan II aircraft he was in activated during ground operations," according to the USAF, causing serious injuries.
In a statement, the air base stated that Robertson passed away on Tuesday due to his wounds.
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