Ejector seats are designed to be as safe as possible—but there are obvious inherent dangers in a rocket-powered ejection from a fast-moving aircraft. Ejecting from a fighter jet is a wrenchingly ...

The AAIB found the seat’s safety pin was not fully installed and the previously disconnected harness chest strap caught on and inadvertently actuated the seat’s handle. The deceased instructor pilot, ...

The F-15 Eagle is one of the United States' best fighters and has proven itself in combat many times since being introduced in 1974. The F-15 is widely regarded as one of the best fighter jets in ...

As most people understand, the ejection sequence begins when the fighter pilot yanks an ejection handle, usually located either between the legs or above the head. The pulling of the handle triggers ...