# F-16 fighter jet crashes near US Spangdahlem airbase in western Germany

https://mins.news/en/item/69188

- TASS, 2026-09-22 15:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2191241

> An F-16 fighter jet crashed at the US Spangdahlem airbase in western Germany. The pilot ejected successfully and is receiving medical attention. The crash occurred around 14:30 local time, with emergency services at the scene; its cause is under investigation.

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