Two pilots eject from military training jet in Texas

Summarised from CBS News's report · Updated 23 Oct, 06:15 · Archive

Two pilots safely ejected from a T-6A Texan II training aircraft near Seguin, Texas, on Thursday evening after the aircraft developed a landing gear issue. The pilots were assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio. After receiving indications that the landing gear was unsafe, the pilots consulted experts, who recommended they conduct a controlled bailout at approximately 5:51 p.m. local time.

Both pilots were evaluated by local medical personnel, though their conditions were not immediately disclosed. The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer used to train students in basic flying skills for U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots. Seguin is located about 35 miles east of San Antonio.

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• 2 pilots eject from military training jet in Texas after landing gear issueThe pilots were aboard a T-6A Texan II assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing when they ejected from the aircraft.CBS News · 23 Oct, 04:49

In this story: 12th Flying Training Wing · Joint Base San Antonio · Seguin · Texas · U.S. Air Force · U.S. Navy

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