US fighter jet crashes at air base in western Germany

Officials say one pilot safely ejected as F-16 believed to have crashed on approach to Spangdahlem after training drill

US fighter jet crashes at air base in western Germany

TL;DR

  • An F-16 fighter jet assigned to Spangdahlem air base in western Germany crashed.
  • One pilot ejected safely and is receiving medical treatment.
  • The incident occurred during a training exercise involving four F-16s.
  • The jet is believed to have crashed while on approach to the air base.
  • The cause of the crash is under investigation.