# American F-16 fighter jet crashes near US air base in Germany, military says

https://mins.news/en/item/69293

- ABC News, 2026-09-22 16:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://abcnews.com/International/american-16-fighter-jet-crashes-us-air-base/story?id=136653871

> The U.S. military says an American F-16 fighter jet crashed near a U.S. air base in Germany. Spangdahlem Air Base said the pilot ejected safely and is receiving medical care.

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