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US military F-16 fighter jet crashes during training in northern Michigan

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 Event 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/494112c6402bf72a4dceb11c98ac49512cabd62d9f1a5c2195d11770e3d4905d

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