Aircrew members of Ellsworth B-1 Crash Identified

  • Published
  • By 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
Names of the aircrew members involved in the Ellsworth AFB B-1 crash that occurred August 19, 2013 near Broadus, Mont. have been released. They are as follows:

Maj Frank Biancardi II, Instructor Pilot
Capt Curtis Michael, Instructor Pilot
Capt Chad Nishizuka, Instructor Weapon Systems Officer
Capt Brandon Packard, Instructor Weapon Systems Officer

All four crewmembers sustained non-life threatening injuries and are receiving treatment or have been released from medical facilities.

The Air Force will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available. The 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs office can be reached at (605) 385-5056.