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On April 10, 2006, F-22A aircraft 03-041 experienced a Red Ball canopy unlock indication at 08:15. Efforts to cycle the canopy failed, leaving it in a locked position and trapping the pilot inside. Despite attempts to manually open it, rescue actions were necessary. After consulting with Lockheed Martin, the cockpit canopy was ultimately cut open by fire department personnel, successfully extracting the pilot around 13:15. Troubleshooting for the aircraft is ongoing, with a canopy replacement cost estimated at $182,205 due to damage from the incident.
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OVERVIEW • On 10 April 06 at approximately 0815 aircraft 03-041 had a Red Ball for a canopy unlock indication. Attempts to clear the problems by cycling the canopy failed. The final cycling of the canopy resulted in it being in the down and locked position. The canopy would not cycle up from this position trapping the pilot in the cockpit. The aircraft subsequently ground aborted. • Attempts to manually open the canopy were unsuccessful • 27th AMU consulted Lockheed Martin and the F-22A System Program Office to determine alternate methods to open the canopy and extract the pilot • After all maintenance options were exhausted, the canopy was cut by fire department personnel and the pilot was extracted at approximately 1315 • Trouble-shooting of the aircraft is in work • Canopy replacement cost is $182,205
Oil spatter (from chainsaws) is everywhere inside
