Initial Release #1: F-16 Accident

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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – A D.C. Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 113th Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, crashed at about 9:15 a.m. today approximately six miles southwest from JBA. The aircraft was flying along with other DCANG aircraft on an routine training mission in the greater Washington area. The aircraft carried only the pilot.

The pilot ejected and sustained non-life threatening injuries.

As soon as additional details become available, they will be provided.

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