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 F-16 crashes in New Mexico, pilot being treated for injuries after ejection

October 30, 2019 Ryan Morgan


This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates as more information becomes available.

An F-16 Falcon fighter jet crashed near Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico on Tuesday.

A pilot attached to the 49th Wing was conducting a routine training flight at around 7 p.m. Tuesday night when the F-16 went down, Military.com reported. The pilot was able to eject from the fighter jet before it crashed and was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Emergency services were reportedly able to respond quickly to the crash, which occurred around 80 miles southeast of the base.

The cause of the crash is not yet known.

https://americanmilitarynews.com/2019/10/f-16-crashes-in-new-mexico-pilot-being-treated-for-injuries-after-ejection/