Two F-16 fighter jets assigned to the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing crashed at approximately 9:15 p.m. tonight ove...
Two F-16 fighter jets assigned to the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing crashed at approximately 9:15 p.m. tonight over a military operating area in Jefferson County, Georgia.
The pilots of each of the single-seat aircraft ejected safely after a mid-air collision while performing routine night-flying operations.
Local first responders are securing the area and providing emergency response services. There have been no reports of injuries on the ground.
An initial safety board has been activated and the U.S. Air Force will be conducting a detailed safety investigation.
On May 26, two U.S. Navy Super Hornet fighter jets were involved in a mid air collision during a routine training flight. Pilot of the two jets ejected to safety.
The pilots of each of the single-seat aircraft ejected safely after a mid-air collision while performing routine night-flying operations.
Local first responders are securing the area and providing emergency response services. There have been no reports of injuries on the ground.
An initial safety board has been activated and the U.S. Air Force will be conducting a detailed safety investigation.
On May 26, two U.S. Navy Super Hornet fighter jets were involved in a mid air collision during a routine training flight. Pilot of the two jets ejected to safety.
