Texas Air National Guard pilot ejects safely before F-16 crash in Michigan
The pilot ejected safely and was receiving medical treatment after the routine training crash, while officials said the cause remains under investigation.
- A Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed Thursday during a training exercise in Blair Township, Michigan, after operating from the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center.
- The pilot ejected safely before the aircraft went down and was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment, with officials saying the pilot was in stable condition.
- Authorities issued a shelter-in-place or evacuation order around the crash area as emergency crews responded and a large plume of smoke was reported from the site.
- The F-16 belonged to the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing, and officials have not yet disclosed the cause of the crash or details about the pilot’s identity or injuries.
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The Texas Military Department reported that the pilot was ejected from the aircraft and was receiving medical attention in a hospital, resulting in the evacuation of nearby homes and businesses due to the threat of a chemical leak.
An F-16 fighter jet has crashed in Michigan, USA. According to US media, the pilot is safe after he managed to abandon the plane in time using the ejection mechanism. The aircraft belonged to the 149th Fighter Wing of the Texas National Guard. It crashed in a residential area of Grand Traverse County in the state of Michigan, during a training mission, according to Fox News. Local authorities said they have blocked off a zone within a radius of …
It is not yet clear what caused the plane to crash.
The pilot escaped the crash in an ejection seat.
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