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Mexico: F-16 fighter jet crashes near Holloman Air Force Base; pilot safely ejects | Oneindia

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Mexico: F-16 fighter jet crashes near Holloman Air Force Base; pilot safely ejects | Oneindia

Mexico: F-16 fighter jet crashes near Holloman Air Force Base; pilot safely ejects | Oneindia

On Tuesday, an F-16 fighter jet crashed west of Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico, with the pilot successfully ejecting from the aircraft, according to authorities.

Base officials stated that the Fighting Falcon went down near White Sands National Park shortly before noon.

The pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was transported to a hospital for medical treatment via ambulance, confirmed base spokesperson Denise Ottaviano.

An investigation into the crash's cause has been initiated by base officials.

The F-16 was under the jurisdiction of the 49th Wing stationed at the base.

Authorities said all non-emergency personnel were being told to avoid the crash site to prevent possible exposure to hazardous chemicals aboard the downed plane.

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