F-18 dangerously Low on Fuel in bad Weather: Smart ATC Guides Safe Landing

0:00 - Intro
0:06- F-18 lands with 5 minutes of fuel!
05:07- F-16 runway overrun in Oshkosh


1st story
In April 2012, an F-18 piloted by Brandon Gasser was initially diverted to Scott Air Force Base due to severe weather while en route to Spirit of St. Louis Airport. When weather conditions worsened, the jet was diverted again to Lambert International Airport. Dangerously low on fuel, Gasser considered ditching the aircraft in the Mississippi River. ATC controllers Kevin Cook and Steve Clark quickly cleared airspace and guided the jet to a safe landing at Lambert with only five minutes of fuel remaining. They were honored at the 9th Annual Archie League Medal of Safety Awards in Las Vegas for their swift action.


2nd story
Extreme fogging in the aircraft cockpit caused an F-16C Fighting Falcon (#87-0296) to depart the runway July 28, 2011, at the Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisc., according to an Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board report


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