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US F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes Off South Korean Coast; Pilot Rescued

The cause of the crash, which occurred during a routine training flight, is currently under investigation. This incident follows a series of recent military aircraft accidents in the region.

  • An F-16 fighter jet crashed into the Yellow Sea off the coast of South Korea during a routine training flight.
  • The pilot ejected from the aircraft and was rescued by South Korean maritime forces, and is reported to be in stable condition.
  • The aircraft was assigned to the U.S. 8th Fighter Wing and had taken off from Kunsan Air Base in South Korea.
  • The cause of the crash is currently unknown and is under investigation.
  • This incident follows a series of recent military aircraft accidents in the region, including a fatal crash involving a U.S. Osprey aircraft off the coast of Japan last month.
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