F-16 Crashes During Training Mission

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An F-16 fighter assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill AFB, Utah, crashed during a training mission, announced wing officials. The mishap took place on May 4 at the Utah Test and Training Range. The pilot successfully ejected, said the officials. He did not appear to be injured, but was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation, reported Ogden’s Standard-Examiner, citing wing officials. The Air Force will investigate the cause of the mishap and release more information as it becomes available, according to the officials.

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