F-15 crashes, pilot safe on ground Published Oct. 8, 2014 ROYAL AIR FORCE STATION LAKENHEATH, England (AFNS) -- An F-15D Eagle from the 48th Fighter Wing at Royal Air Force Station Lakenheath, England crashed at approximately 3:28 p.m. (10:28 a.m. EST) today, while conducting a combat training mission. One person was on board the aircraft at the time and ejected safely. A board of qualified officers will investigate the accident. Additional details will be provided as soon as they become available.