F-16 fighter jet crashes at Nato base in Germany

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 18:08

An F-16 fighter jet crashed on approach to Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany, with the pilot ejecting safely.

The pilot of the F-16 ejected and was receiving medical treatment. The Mirror reports the aircraft went down on a golf course. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

How it is being reported

• US fighter jet crashes at air base in western GermanyThe Guardian · 22 Sept, 17:49
• U.S. fighter jet crashes at American air base in Germany, injuring the pilotCBS News · 22 Sept, 17:21
• F-16 fighter jet crashes near Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany as pilot injuredThe Mirror · 22 Sept, 16:34
• F-16 fighter jet crashes near US and NATO airbase in GermanyNew York Post · 22 Sept, 15:28
• Military plane crashes at Nato air base in GermanyDaily Mail · 22 Sept, 15:26

In this story: Spangdahlem Air Base · Germany · Rhineland-Palatinate

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