Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 | 3:26 p.m.
An Air Force pilot dropped two 500-pound bombs on restricted military land in Southern Nevada after an engine malfunctioned in the fighter jet, forcing an emergency landing.
Air Force spokesman Charles Ramey said Friday that at least one of the Mark 82 general purpose bombs exploded nearly six miles north of Nellis Air Force Base.
Ramey says the pilot was not hurt and was able to land the plane safely.
Ramey described the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft as an attack plane built for close-range air support.
Officials say the incident is under investigation.
Ramey says the land where the bomb exploded is specially designated for pilots to jettison their munitions during an emergency.
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