October 19

What happened on October 19 in aviation and space history.

• October 19, 2022

  Wake turbulence downs an F-35A at Hill

  Accident — An F-35A of the 388th Fighter Wing crashed at the end of the runway at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, while landing after an exercise. The pilot ejected and survived with injuries. The investigation concluded that wake turbulence from the preceding aircraft in the formation destabilised the jet during the approach.