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Northern Michigan authorities advise shelter in place after small plane crash

A military spokesman says an F-16 fighter jet from Texas crashed in rural Michigan during a routine training exercise. The pilot ejected safely and received medical treatment at a local hospital. The crash happened Thursday afternoon at a National Guard Base in Alpena, Michigan. Authorities advised residents to shelter in place. Witnesses reported hearing a loud crash, and social media images showed a dark plume of smoke.

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Scoop News Deskafternoon at a National Guard Base in Alpena, Michigan · Published Friday, September 18, 2026 at 1:32 AM UTCUpdated Friday, September 18, 2026 at 5:18 PM UTC

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