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Authorities in Michigan are advising residents to shelter in place after the plane crashed in Grand Traverse County.
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich — An F-16 fighter jet from Texas on Thursday crashed in rural Michigan during training, a military official said. The pilot was ejected safely.
Sgt. Derek Gutierrez, a public affairs specialist with the 149th Fighter Wing, said the pilot was receiving medical treatment at a local hospital. Gutierrez declined to release details about the pilot’s identity or any injuries, citing military policy.
The plane was participating in training exercises at a National Guard Base in Alpena, Michigan.
Authorities in Michigan are advising residents to shelter in place after the plane crashed in Grand Traverse Coun...
