A-10 cannon malfunction blew off canopy, jammed nose gear

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During a strafing pass, an A-10’s GAU-8/A cannon malfunctioned, damaging the canopy and jamming the nose landing gear.

WHO: Capt. Brett DeVries, Major Shannon Vickers, U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II crew

WHAT: The GAU-8/A Avenger cannon malfunctioned mid-burst, engulfing the cockpit in gas, breaking off the rear canopy portion, and compromising the landing gear so the nose gear would not lock.

WHEN: Jul 18, 2026 at 2:30 AM ET

WHERE: Grayling Air Gunnery Range, Michigan

WHY: The GAU-8/A Avenger cannon malfunctioned mid-burst during the strafing pass.

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