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A U.S. Air Force pilot has died after his ejection seat activated while on the ground at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. The tragic accident occurred on Monday and claimed the life of Captain John Robertson, an instructor pilot with the 80th Flying Training Wing.
Captain Robertson was performing a ground operation when the ejection seat unexpectedly deployed. Despite immediate medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries. The incident has sent shockwaves through the Air Force community, prompting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the malfunction.