Air Force officials release findings on F-15 accident Published May 7, 2008 HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii (AFPN) -- Pacific Air Forces officials here released the results of its investigation May 6 of the F-15D Eagle crash that occurred approximately 60 miles off of Oahu Feb. 1. The accident investigation board, convened by PACAF officials, determined that there was no clear and convincing evidence to determine a root cause for the mishap. However, the AIB did find sufficient evidence to conclude that both rudders failed in a mid-range position to the left, most likely due to a failure involving the Aileron-Rudder Interconnect. This failure induced a yawing, rolling motion to the left that the pilot was unable to correct. Unable to get the aircraft to respond to his controls, the pilot safely ejected from the aircraft and suffered only minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact. The financial loss of the aircraft totaled $43,777,279. No other property damage or injuries to military members or civilians resulted from the mishap. The aircraft was assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron at Hickam Air Force Base and was part of a two-aircraft basic fighter maneuvers training mission, involving one-on-one offensive and defensive maneuvering. Comment on this story (comments may be published on Air Force Link) View the comments/letters page