Captured between 2026-09-18T13:12:36.226Z and 2026-09-18T13:12:36.242Z. This is a captured core record, not a reconstruction of an arbitrary earlier moment.
Status: published
A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed in rural northern Michigan during a training exercise, prompting evacuations due to hazardous chemical leaks from the wreckage. The pilot ejected safely and was taken to a local hospital, where officials reported the pilot was conscious. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with military officials stating they have not confirmed reports from another pilot indicating a possible bird strike.
Category: military-aircraft-loss · Location: michigan
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Global Events Monitor. US military F-16 fighter jet crashes during training in northern Michigan. 2026-09-17T22:46:47.454Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:2677. https://global.eventmonitor.net/record/2677/revision/32343c9dcdbecfbcec0a1a580d582bee4c240f2d4b4f9d2f5c0ea2c2ca5ae4e6
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