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U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes Near Holloman Air Force Base

The pilot ejected safely and was taken to hospital for medical care after the crash near White Sands National Park.

  • An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 49th Wing crashed near Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.
  • The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, prompting immediate response from emergency teams.
  • The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and received medical attention.
  • Areas near White Sands National Park are restricted to facilitate emergency operations.
  • An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.
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