Fatal F-16 crash off Folly Beach blamed on pilot error

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The midair collision of two F-16s that led to the death of pilot Nicholas Giglio is being blamed on an error he made while flying. Specifically, a report states that Giglio failed to reduce speed and hit the other F-16 from behind.

The Post and Courier has more details on the report.

The collision happened off Folly Beach.

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