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F-16 Crashes in Michigan | Clarksburg News
An F-16 fighter jet crashed in rural Michigan after reportedly hitting a bird, sending smoke and debris into the air and forcing nearby evacuations due to hazardous chemicals. The pilot ejected safely and was conscious at the hospital, while witnesses described seeing the plane fly low and slow before a loud explosion. Air traffic control audio shows the pilot calling for help moments before impact. This incident underscores the dangers of military flight training, even as veteran jets like the F-16 continue to serve — and adds to a recent string of similar crashes, including one involving a…
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