F-16 aircraft crashes during training flight in northwestern Türkiye
A Turkish Air Force F-16 crashed during a training flight in Yalova, but the pilot ejected safely, the Defense Ministry said. Officials said an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 04:56 PM 12 August 2026
A Turkish Air Force F-16 aircraft crashed during a training flight in the northwestern province of Yalova, with the pilot ejecting safely, the National Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
"One of our Air Force F-16 aircraft crashed in Yalova during a training flight, and our pilot ejected safely," the ministry said on Turkish social media platform NSosyal.
"The cause of the crash will be determined following a detailed investigation," it added.
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