Tech sergeant released from hospital after Thunderbirds air show accident

DAYTON, Ohio — A technical sergeant has been released from a hospital after an Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 left the runway and flipped over after landing during preparation for an air show in Ohio.

The Dayton Daily News reports Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Cordova was released Friday night. It's unclear if the jet's pilot, Capt. Erik Gonsalves, has been released. Authorities said both were in good condition after the accident Friday afternoon at Dayton International Airport.

Officials say the Thunderbirds won't perform Saturday at the Vectren Dayton Air Show. No decision has been made about Sunday's performance.

The commander in charge of the Thunderbirds has said a safety board will determine the cause of the "mishap" that occurred at the end of an advance flight before this weekend's scheduled shows.

Information from: Dayton Daily News,

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