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U.S. fighter jet crashes at air base in Germany, injuring pilot
The U.S. Air Base Spangdahlem said that the pilot ejected and was receiving medical care.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
Second U.S. F-16 fighter jet crash in 1 week, this time in Germany
What happened
For the second time in less than a week, a U.S.
F-16 fighter jet has crashed, this time during a training mission in western Germany, according to the military.
They said the pilot ejected safely.
Key facts
- F-16 fighter jet has crashed, this time during a training mission in western Germany, according to the military.
- Reported by CBS News and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:28:58 UTC.
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Second U.S. F-16 fighter jet crash in 1 week, this time in Germany
U.S. fighter jet crashes at air base in Germany, injuring pilot
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