Fighter jet goes down in Michigan

An F-16 from the Texas National Guard crashed in Grand Traverse County, Michigan on Thursday near County Road 633 and Blair Townhall Road during a routine training mission.

Pilot ejects, no ground injuries

The pilot ejected and is in stable condition, receiving medical treatment. Blair Township Supervisor Nicole Blonshine said she did not believe anyone on the ground was hurt or that any homes were damaged.

Possible bird strike suspected

Air traffic controller audio obtained by CBS News Detroit suggests the plane may have taken a bird. The 149th Fighter Wing was on a routine training mission from the Air National Guard's Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena.

“taken a bird”

Evacuation and shelter orders issued

An evacuation order took effect at about five pm local time within one mile of the crash site. Shelter was available at Kensington Church at sixty eight eighty Secor Road in Traverse City, Michigan.

Hazardous chemical exposure reported

First responders and community members were exposed to hydrazine, a hazardous chemical. Munson Healthcare in Traverse City became the local decontamination site. Anyone within one mile of the crash site who are symptomatic should seek medical attention.

Evacuation order lifted, some residents remain displaced

Officials lifted the evacuation order before ten pm, allowing most residents to return home. However, residents of the Glacier Pond subdivision were not able to return and were contacted by first responders about alternative arrangements.