NEW YORK (Sputnik) — The aircraft crashed approximately six miles southwest from the base, according to the statement. The jet was flying along with another aircraft in a routine training mission.
(1 of 3) A D.C. Air National Guard F-16C fighter jet, assigned to the 113th Wing, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., crashed about 9:15 a.m. today
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) 5 апреля 2017 г.
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) 5 апреля 2017 г.
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) 5 апреля 2017 г.
The only pilot in the jet managed to eject in time and sustained no life-threatening injuries, the statement noted.
Military Aircraft down in area of Temple Hills RD & Woodells Ct. 1 pilot reported to have parachuted out
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) 5 апреля 2017 г.
The US authorities said they are investigating the cause of the crash.
