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An F-16 fighter jet, reportedly experiencing “possible hydraulic failure,” crashed into a warehouse while attempting to land at March Air Reserve Base in Southern California, an Air Force official told Fox News late Thursday.
The pilot was not hurt, said Maj. Perry Covington, director of public affairs at the base. But at least 12 people on the ground suffered minor injuries because of debris from the crash, FOX 11 of Los Angeles reported.
The F-16 is assigned to the Air National Guard, officials said. One official told Fox News that the F-16 was one of the alert jets for the North American Aerospace Defense Command and was armed.
The base is home to the Air Force Reserve Command’s Fourth Air Force Headquarters and various units of the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, California Air National Guard and California Army National Guard.
The pilot, who is based in Sioux Falls, S.D., was reportedly conducting a training exercise. He ejected successfully.
The cause of the crash was not immediately known. The plane may have experienced a “possible hydraulic failure,” FOX 11 reported.
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The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have not been sufficiently forthcoming with the American people or members of the US Congress.
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There was an AF general who used to joke that the A10 was designed around the Nose Cannon, The F15 around the radar and the F16 around the ejection seat. Thank Heaven the pilot was able to eject safely. Prayers for all our men and women in uniform.