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F-16 fighter jet crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Hindu
F-16 fighter jet crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safelyWorldPing
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What happened

The plane was participating in training exercises at a National Guard base in Alpena, about 305 kilometers north of Detroit.

Key facts

  • The plane was participating in training exercises at a National Guard base in Alpena, about 305 kilometers north of Detroit.
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:18:10 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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Sources

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