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Pilot successfully ejects at Holloman AFB

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  • 49th Wing Public Affairs

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – A U.S. Air Force F-16C Viper assigned to the 49th Wing crashed during landing at Holloman AFB at approximately 6 p.m. MDT July 13, 2020.

The sole pilot on board successfully ejected, and is currently being treated for minor injuries.

Emergency response teams are on scene at this time. An investigation conducted by a board of qualified officers is underway to determine the cause of the incident. Additional details will be released as they become available.