1982 Thunderbirds Indian Springs diamond crash
Thunderbird T-38As in formation | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | 18 January 1982 |
| Summary | Crashed into terrain due to jammed stabilizer on lead aircraft |
| Site | |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Four Northrop T-38 Talons |
| Operator | United States Air Force Thunderbirds |
| Flight origin | Nellis AFB, Nevada |
| Crew | 4 |
| Fatalities | 4 |
| Survivors | 0 |
The 1982 Diamond Crash was the worst operational accident to befall the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Team involving show aircraft. Four Northrop T-38 Talon jets crashed during operational training on 18 January 1982, killing all four pilots.