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F-16 Crashes Near Homes in Michigan | Yakima News
An F-16 fighter jet crashed in a Michigan field near homes Thursday, but the pilot ejected safely and is now stable in a local hospital. Officials suspect a bird strike may have caused engine failure during a training flight from Alpena. The crash triggered a hazardous chemical spill and evacuations, though most residents returned home by nightfall. Witnesses reported seeing fireballs and explosions — later confirmed as ammunition detonations. While the military investigates, this incident underscores the risks of military exercises and how often bird strikes affect aviation nationwide…
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