Texas National Guard Pilot Ejects Safely Before F-16 Crashes in Michigan
An F-16 fighter jet belonging to the Texas National Guard crashed in rural Michigan on Thursday afternoon, with the pilot ejecting safely before the aircraft impacted the ground.
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A pilot from the Texas National Guard ejected from his F-16 fighter jet shortly before it crashed and caught fire in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, on Thursday afternoon. The aircraft was operating with the 149th Fighter Wing, based out of Lackland, Texas.
Local officials confirmed the incident, describing it as a "mishap." The pilot parachuted to the ground and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. According to Blair Township Supervisor Nicole Blonshine, the pilot was "awake and alert" following the ejection.
Further details regarding the cause of the mishap or the extent of any damage to the surrounding area were not immediately available.