US F-16 crashes near Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany
A US F-16 crashed during an approach to Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany, while its pilot ejected safely and received medical treatment.
Spangdahlem, Germany. A US F-16 fighter jet assigned to Spangdahlem Air Base crashed on Tuesday during a training exercise, the US military said. The pilot ejected safely and was receiving medical treatment.
Investigation underway
The US military said the cause of the crash was under investigation and emergency response personnel were at the scene.
Training exercise
Germany’s air traffic control authority said four F-16 aircraft had been taking part in the exercise. Two remained in the training area, while two were returning to Spangdahlem Air Base.
One of the returning jets is believed to have crashed while on approach, the authority said. The remaining F-16 aircraft landed at the US Air Force base in Ramstein.
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