F-16 crashes at US Air Base Spangdahlem – Pilot ejects to safety

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An F-16 fighter jet of the US Air Force crashed on Thursday at US Air Base Spangdahlem in the Eifel region. The pilot was able to eject and is receiving medical treatment.

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An F-16 fighter jet of the US Air Force crashed on Thursday at US Air Base Spangdahlem in the Eifel region (Rhineland-Palatinate). According to the US Air Force, the pilot was able to eject safely. He is receiving medical treatment.

A major rescue operation is underway at the air base, according to Der Spiegel. At least one person was injured according to initial reports. There were initially no details on the cause of the accident.

What is known so far

The aircraft crashed on the base, according to a statement from the air base. The US Air Force did not initially comment on the background of the incident and announced an investigation. The cause of the crash is unclear, according to Tagesschau.

The pilot was able to eject safely and is receiving medical treatment.

Source: US Air Base Spangdahlem

Background: Air Base Spangdahlem

US Air Base Spangdahlem is located in the Eifel region of Rhineland-Palatinate and is one of the bases of the US Air Force in Germany. F-16 fighter jets are stationed at the base.

Update: More information to follow.

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