U.S. fighter jet crashes at American air base in Germany, injuring the pilot
Updated on: September 22, 2026 / 7:39 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- An F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed at U.S. Air Base Spangdahlem in Germany.
- The pilot ejected and is receiving medical care; the cause of the crash is under investigation.
- Spangdahlem Air Base is home to the 52nd Fighter Wing, supporting U.S. Air Force and NATO missions.
- This incident occurred shortly after another F-16 crash in Michigan during a routine training mission.