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F-16 jet crashes in Singapore
Incident reported at Tengah Air Base, pilot ejects ‘successfully,’ says Defense Ministry
Riyaz ul Khaliq |
08.05.2024 - Update : 08.05.2024
ISTANBUL
An F-16 jet crashed in Singapore on Wednesday, an official statement said.
Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16 “experienced an issue during take-off” and crashed thereafter within Tengah Air Base, Singapore’s Defense Ministry said.
The pilot “successfully” ejected and is “conscious and able to walk,” it added.
He is receiving medical attention.
An investigation into the crash has been launched.
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