An F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight in California
An F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet crashed near Tron Airport on the border of San Bernardino and Inyo counties in California. This was reported on December 3 by the ABC7 television channel with reference to the US Air Force.
"The Thunderbird pilot ejected safely from an F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft during a training mission over controlled airspace," the US Air Force said in a statement.
It is specified that the pilot of the aircraft is in stable condition and is receiving care. The San Bernardino County Fire Department reported a fire due to the crash, specifying that there was no threat to vegetation and animals.
The Tejas fighter jet crashed on November 21 at the Dubai Air Show-25, held in Dubai. It was noted that the plane crashed while performing a demonstration flight for visitors to the show.
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