# Texas F-16 crashes in Michigan during training

> A fighter jet went down during a routine training mission, forcing evacuations and leaving the pilot hospitalized.
- Title: Texas F-16 crashes in Michigan during training · ABC News
- Summary: A fighter jet went down during a routine training mission, forcing evacuations and leaving the pilot hospitalized. A Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed in…
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- Source: ABC News — https://abcnews.com/US/texas-air-national-guard-16-crashes-michigan/story?id=136540121
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## F-16 goes down in Michigan
A Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed in Green Lake Township, Michigan on Thursday afternoon during a routine training mission from Alpena's Combat Readiness Training Center.
## Pilot safely ejects
The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was conscious and speaking with law enforcement.

> The pilot successfully ejected the aircraft and is receiving care at a nearby hospital.
## Chemical spill triggers evacuation
A hazardous chemical spill related to the crash forced authorities to evacuate homes and businesses within one mile of the crash site.
## Hours-long evacuation lifted
The evacuation order was lifted at approximately 9:45 p.m. Thursday, about seven and a half hours after the crash occurred shortly before 2 p.m.
## All aircraft grounded
All Texas Air National Guard aircraft in Michigan for the training were immediately grounded and will likely remain so for the next 24 hours pending investigation.
## Key takeaway

A Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed in Michigan on September 17, 2026, during a training mission. The pilot ejected safely and was hospitalized, but the crash triggered a hazardous chemical spill that forced evacuations within a mile of the site.