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Military: An F-16 crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely

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White, E., & Boone, R. (2026, September 17). Military: An F-16 crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/michigan-authorities-advise-shelter-in-place-after-small-plane-crash-in-grand-traverse-county/article_7f055656-c52a-5208-ada8-e58f74c918dd.html

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An F-16 fighter jet from Texas crashed during routine training in rural Michigan on Thursday. The pilot successfully ejected and is being treated for undisclosed injuries at a local hospital. A military spokesman provided no further identifying information due to policy restrictions.

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On Thursday, an F-16 fighter jet from the 149th Fighter Wing based at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, crashed near County Road 633 and Blair Townhall Road in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. The pilot ejected safely before impact and is currently receiving medical treatment; he is awake and alert. No injuries to civilians were reported, but emergency management officials issued a shelter-in-place order followed by an evacuation of those within one mile of the crash site due to a hazardous chemical spill.

The jet was participating in a routine training exercise at Alpena’s National Guard Base when the incident occurred. Witnesses described hearing a loud impact and seeing smoke rising from the crash area. Smoke from the scene could be seen as far as County Road 633 near Jefferson Place, prompting local authorities to close traffic around the site.

The Texas Military Department is investigating the cause of the crash. Authorities urged residents in the affected area to follow instructions from emergency personnel for their safety.

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An F-16 fighter jet from Texas crashed in rural Michigan during a routine training exercise on Thursday, and the pilot ejected safely, a military spokesman said. asserted

spokesman → crash → Thursday

Sgt. Derek Gutierrez, a public affairs specialist with the 149th Fighter Wing, said the pilot was receiving medical treatment at a local hospital. asserted

pilot → say → hospital

Gutierrez declined to release details about the pilot’s identity or any injuries, citing military policy. asserted

Gutierrez → decline → policy

Military: An F-16 crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely

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