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F-16 pilot's narrow escape before fiery plane crash

A military F-16 fighter jet slammed into a field in Michigan on Thursday. Luckily, the pilot managed to eject just seconds before impact.

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WilluChill News DeskSpecific city/county not stated, Michigan · Published Friday, September 18, 2026 at 11:07 AM UTCUpdated Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 9:49 AM UTC

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