National Guard pilot sues Boeing over F-15 crash

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Story Published: Mar 25, 2008 at 12:27 PM PDT

Story Updated: Mar 25, 2008 at 12:27 PM PDT

By Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) - A pilot for the Missouri Air National Guard is suing Boeing Co. over the crash of an F-15C Eagle he was flying on a training mission.

Maj. Stephen Stilwell says he suffered serious injuries when he ejected as the aircraft broke in half over southern Missouri.

The accident last November prompted the Air Force to ground more than 300 older model F-15s. The Air Force says it found cracks in some of the planes and parts that didn't meet safety specifications in others.

The planes were built by McDonnell Douglas Corp. before that company was purchased by Boeing.

A Boeing spokesman has not responded to a call seeking comment.

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