Michigan authorities advise shelter in place after small plane crash in Grand Traverse County
Michigan authorities have issued a "shelter in place" advisory following the crash of an F-16 fighter jet from Texas during a routine training exercise in Grand Traverse County. The pilot ejected safely and is being treated at a local hospital. Sgt. Derek Gutierrez, a public affairs specialist with the 149th Fighter Wing, confirmed the pilot's condition but did not disclose further details, citing military policy.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud crash and saw debris and smoke in a rural area near Alpena, approximately 190 miles north of Detroit. Images shared on social media showed the aftermath of the incident.
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