US F-16 warplane crashes in Michigan, pilot ejects
A Texas-based US military fighter jet went down during a training mission as an evacuation order was issued in the Traverse City area.
An F-16 fighter jet belonging to the Texas Air National Guard crashed during a training exercise in Michigan, according to the unit that operates the aircraft. The accident occurred near Traverse City, as reported on the unit's Facebook page. The pilot managed to eject from the plane before it came down. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation, with no additional information provided by the authorities.
The Grand Traverse County emergency management issued an evacuation order following the crash. Senator Gary Peters, representing Michigan in the US Senate, expressed awareness of the plane crash near Traverse City and stated that he is closely monitoring the situation as more details become available.
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