144th Fighter Wing jet has canopy malfunction following Clovis Rodeo flyover, pilot lands safely

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Sunday, April 26, 2026
144th Fighter Wing jet has canopy malfunction following Clovis Rodeo flyover, pilot lands safely

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A 144th Fighter Wing jet suffered an in-flight emergency after it flew over the Clovis Rodeo on Saturday.

A spokesperson for the 144th Fighter Wing says the F15 fighter jet used during the national anthem flyover "experienced a canopy malfunction."

"We are aware of an incident involving one of our aircraft flying in Military training airspace above the Sierra Nevada mountains, during which the aircraft experienced a canopy malfunction," spokesperson Jason Sanchez said in a statement.

The pilot was able to land the aircraft without incident.

No injuries were reported.

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