From ABC7 Los Angeles · · 1m
US Military Plane Crashes Near German Base
US military F-16 crashes near Spangdahlem base in Germany, injuring pilot.
In brief
US military F-16 crashes near Spangdahlem base in Germany, injuring pilot. A US military F-16 fighter jet crashed at Spangdahlem air base in Germany on Tuesday, injuring the pilot who ejected and is receiving medical care. Originally reported by ABC7 Los Angeles.
Crash Details
An American military aircraft crashed at a U.S. air base in western Germany on Tuesday, injuring the pilot.
Pilot Status
The pilot ejected and is receiving medical care.
Crash Time and Aircraft
The plane, an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, crashed around 2:30 p.m. local time.
Investigation
The cause of the crash is being investigated by the U.S. military.
Base Details
Spangdahlem is home to an F-16 squadron with about 20 aircraft supporting U.S. Air Force and NATO missions.
Base Size
The base employs about 5,000 military and civilian employees plus their families and 700-800 Germans.
The headline
A US military F-16 fighter jet crashed at Spangdahlem air base in Germany on Tuesday, injuring the pilot who ejected and is receiving medical care.
