The Air Force's investigation blamed Haney for the crash, saying that Haney didn't react quickly enough to activate the jet's emergency oxygen system or recover from a dive he entered into as he struggled to breathe. However, the report also confirms that a malfunction occurred in the Raptor's bleed air intakes, which caused an automatic shutdown of multiple aircraft functions that included the F-22's primary oxygen system.
In the letter to [Air Force Secretary Michael] Donley, an IG official wrote that the agency will "focus on the adherence of the [Aircraft Investigation Board] to the procedures set forth in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 51-503, ‘Aerospace Accident Investigations.' Our assessment will also verify that AIB conclusions are supported by evidence of record consistent with standards of proof established by AFI 51-503," he wrote.
Haney's friends and relatives have criticized the Air Force for its crash report conclusions, reports ABC News.
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