Texas National Guard F-16 crashes in Michigan during training exercise, pilot in stable condition
An evacuation order within one mile of the site was issued by the Grand Traverse County Emergency Management, and a shelter has been established at the nearby Kensington Church.
An F-16 military jet belonging to the Texas National Guard's 149th Fighter Wing crashed in Grand Traverse County, Michigan during a training exercise, according to a statement from the Michigan State Police. The incident occurred on Thursday and involved the jet striking a bird. The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and is currently in stable condition at a local hospital. No other injuries have been reported as a result of the crash.
Emergency management officials in Grand Traverse County have issued an evacuation order within a one-mile radius of the crash site, prompting residents to seek shelter at the Kensington Church or the American Red Cross. The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office is collaborating with MSP personnel to manage the response to the plane crash near County Road 633 and Blair Townhall Rd.
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