US Air Force F-16 Crashes in Michigan After Pentagon Orders More Flyovers
The F-16 "experienced an incident," the Texas Military Department said in a statement, adding that "The pilot successfully ejected the aircraft and is receiving care at a nearby hospital." ABC News reports: A Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed in Michigan during a training mission on Thursday afternoon, sparking an hourslong evacuation near the crash site, according to officials. The incident…
An F-16 fighter jet crashed in Michigan during a training mission, necessitating an extensive evacuation of nearby homes and businesses, according to the Michigan State Police. The Texas Air National Guard pilot ejected safely and is currently receiving medical attention at a local hospital. The incident was triggered by the Pentagon's decision to conduct additional flyovers, which sparked widespread criticism.
All Texas Air National Guard aircraft based in Michigan were grounded following the crash and are expected to remain grounded for the next 24 hours. The military is still investigating the cause of the accident, though a pilot reportedly believed that his wingman had collided with a bird before the plane went down. The Pentagon had previously posted about the low-altitude flyovers and maneuvers, stating that they would continue until morale improved.
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