At approximately 1210hrs on November 14, 2023, an RSAF F-16 aircraft encountered a malfunction during a routine mission but executed a safe landing at Singapore Changi Airport. The aircraft experienced a deflated tire upon touchdown.
No personnel, including the pilot, sustained any injuries during the incident. The prompt and efficient response of the RSAF personnel ensured the safe handling of the situation.
Following the emergency landing, the affected F-16 was towed off the runway to a designated area for further inspection and necessary repairs. The runway, which was temporarily closed for safety reasons, has now been declared operational after thorough checks and clearance procedures.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is actively investigating the cause of the malfunction to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Republic of Singapore Air Force’s statement
At approximately 1210hrs on 14 Nov 23, an RSAF F-16 aircraft experienced a malfunction and landed safely at Singapore Changi Airport. It had a deflated tyre upon landing. No personnel were injured. The aircraft has been towed off the runway. The runway has been declared operational.
Other similar incidents
The engine of a plane belonging to Air China burst into flames and the aircraft had to make an emergency landing at Changi Airport earlier today (10 September) at about 4.15pm.
The ordeal began when passengers onboard the Air China flight en route to Singapore noticed smoke filling the plane’s forward cargo hold and lavatory. Panic and confusion gripped the cabin as passengers tried to make sense of the situation.
With the safety of all passengers and crew as the top priority, the pilot swiftly took action. The decision to descend and make an emergency landing was made at approximately 4:15 pm.
The aircraft touched down on Runway 3, and the flight crew and the emergency response teams on the ground h helped to evacuate all passengers and crew. The fire that had engulfed the engine was also promptly extinguished.
photos and videos circulated on social media platforms, revealing smoke inside the plane. Passengers could also be seen exiting the aircraft via evacuation slides with their belongings in hand
Both Air China and Changi Airport Group immediately sprang into action to provide assistance to the passengers and crew affected by this incident.
In the wake of the emergency landing, Runway 3 at Changi Airport was temporarily closed. This measure was taken to assess any potential damage and ensure the safety of all subsequent flights.
Pratt&Whitney engine on fire, Air China flight evacuated on Singapore runway.
— FATIII Aviation (@FATIIIAviation) September 10, 2023
CA403 TFU-SIN squawking 7700 shortly before landing at Singapore due to PW1100G engine fire. Heavy smoke in cabin, crew evacuated the plane on runway.
The aircraft is a 4-year old A320neo B-305J. pic.twitter.com/CHBTPt8Du2
Image source: RSAF