On 8 January 2008, the USAF Air Combat Command (ACC) cleared a portion of its older F-15 fleet for return to flying status. It also recommended a limited return to flight for units worldwide using the affected models."Air Combat Command clears selected F-15s for flight." Air Force, 9 January 2008. Retrieved: 1 September 2011. The accident review board report, which was released on 10 January 2008, stated that analysis of the F-15C wreckage determined that the longeron did not meet drawing specifications, which led to fatigue cracks and finally a catastrophic failure of the remaining support structures and breakup of the aircraft in flight."F-15 Eagle accident report released." US Air Force, 10 January 2008. Retrieved: 26 January 2008. In a report released on 10 January 2008, nine other F-15s were identified to have similar problems in the longeron. As a result, General John D. W. Corley stated, "the long-term future of the F-15 is in question"."Air Force leaders discuss F-15 accident, future." U.S. Air Force, 10 January 2008. On 15 February 2008, ACC cleared all its grounded F-15A/B/C/D fighters for flight pending inspections, engineering reviews, and any needed repairs. ACC also recommended release of other U.S. F-15A/B/C/Ds."ACC issues latest release from stand down for F-15s." US Air Force, 15 February 2008.
On 8 January 2008, the USAF Air Combat Command (ACC) cleared a portion of its older F-15 fleet for return to flying status. It also recommended a limited return to flight for units worldwide using the affected models."Air Combat Command clears selected F-15s for flight." Air Force, 9 January 2008. Retrieved: 1 September 2011. The accident review board report, which was released on 10 January 2008, stated that analysis of the F-15C wreckage determined that the longeron did not meet drawing specifications, which led to fatigue cracks and finally a catastrophic failure of the remaining support structures and breakup of the aircraft in flight."F-15 Eagle accident report released." US Air Force, 10 January 2008. Retrieved 26 January 2008. In a report released on 10 January 2008, nine other F-15s were identified to have similar problems in the longeron. As a result, General John D. W. Corley stated, "the long-term future of the F-15 is in question"."Air Force leaders discuss F-15 accident, future." U.S. Air Force, 10 January 2008. On 15 February 2008, ACC cleared all its grounded F-15A/B/C/D fighters for flight pending inspections, engineering reviews, and any needed repairs. ACC also recommended release of other U.S. F-15A/B/C/Ds."ACC issues latest release from stand down for F-15s." US Air Force, 15 February 2008.