US Air Force Trainer Jet Crashes in Alabama, 2 Pilots Safely Eject
A U.S. Air Force trainer jet crashed in western Alabama today, with both pilots safely ejecting. The cause of the accident is currently unknown and will be investigated by a safety investigation board.
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(Columbus, Mississippi, May 13, Central News Agency) - U.S. military officials stated that a U.S. Air Force trainer jet crashed in western Alabama today, and both pilots successfully ejected.
According to an Associated Press report, military officials indicated that a T-38 Talon trainer jet, deployed from Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi, had an "incident" at noon.
A press release issued by base officials stated that "the cause of the accident is currently unknown and will be investigated by a safety investigation board."
The Public Affairs Office of Columbus Air Force Base stated that, in addition to confirming that both pilots safely ejected, no further information on their current condition could be provided at this time.
The base is home to the U.S. Air Force's 14th Flying Training Wing, which trains pilots to operate various types of aircraft. The T-38 Talon trainer jet is a supersonic jet trainer. (Compiled by: He Hongru) 1150513
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(Columbus, Mississippi, May 13, Central News Agency) - U.S. military officials stated that a U.S. Air Force trainer jet crashed in western Alabama today, and both pilots successfully ejected.
According to an Associated Press report, military officials indicated that a T-38 Talon trainer jet, deployed from Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi, had an "incident" at noon.
A press release issued by base officials stated that "the cause of the accident is currently unknown and will be investigated by a safety investigation board."
The Public Affairs Office of Columbus Air Force Base stated that, in addition to confirming that both pilots safely ejected, no further information on their current condition could be provided at this time.
The base is home to the U.S. Air Force's 14th Flying Training Wing, which trains pilots to operate various types of aircraft. The T-38 Talon trainer jet is a supersonic jet trainer. (Compiled by: He Hongru) 1150513
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