An F-16 fighter jet crashed in northern Michigan on Thursday afternoon, according to military officials. The incident took place in Grand Traverse County. Video footage shared by local news outlets shows a large plume of black smoke rising near residential areas. The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and is reported to be safe.
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F-16 fighter jet crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely
An F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training exercise in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, on Thursday. The pilot ejected safely, and video footage shows smoke rising from the crash site.
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