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18-09-2026
An Air Force Thunderbird F-16C Fighting Falcon crashed during a training mission in Southern California. The pilot successfully and safely ejected from the aircraft. The incident occurred in controlled airspace near the San Bernardino-Inyo County line. Emergency crews responded to the remote desert area, and the pilot was reported to be in stable condition receiving follow-on care. The exact cause of the crash was placed under an official military investigation.