US F-16 Crashes Near Air Base in Western Germany, Pilot Ejects Safely

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A US F-16 fighter jet crashed near Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany during a training exercise involving four aircraft. The aircraft, assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, went down at about 2:30 p.m. local time. The pilot ejected safely and is receiving medical care. Fire and disaster-response teams were deployed after residents reported seeing a large column of black smoke. Military authorities said the cause of the crash is under investigation.

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