Colonel Tom Schiess, 173rd Fighter Wing Commander, lands an F-15 Eagle on the runway after his final fllight at Kingsley Field, Klamath Falls, Oregon on May 17, 2008. Schiesstook his final flight in a n F-15 Eagle as he gives up command of the 173rd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Shirar, Released)

F-15 “departs” runway at Kingsley Field

(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Shirar, Released)

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Kingsley Field is investigating an accident that happened at the airbase Monday afternoon.

The 173rd Fighter Wing said around three o’clock Monday afternoon a U.S. Air Force F-15D departed the runway during a landing at Kingsley Field.

The 173rd said the pilot was able to exit the aircraft safely and was transported to Sky Lakes Medical Center as a precaution for evaluation.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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