A pilot from Luke Air Force Base crashed his aircraft on Thursday about 15 miles northwest of the military base, according to a press release.
About 11:11 a.m., the pilot, who was on a routine training mission, lost control of the fighter in an unpopulated area, the press release said. The pilot, who was not named, was able to eject safely. The press release said the pilot sustained “minor injuries” as a result of the crash.
“Our airman and partners are our most important resource and we are committed to conducting our mission to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots as safely as possible,” said Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder in the press release.
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A pilot from Luke Air Force Base crashed his aircraft on Thursday about 15 miles northwest of the military base, according to a press release.
About 11:11 a.m., the pilot, who was on a routine training mission, lost control of the fighter in an unpopulated area, the press release said. The pilot, who was not named, was able to eject safely. The press release said the pilot sustained “minor injuries” as a result of the crash.
“Our airman and partners are our most important resource and we are committed to conducting our mission to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots as safely as possible,” said Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder in the press release.
The press release said support teams from 56th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, 56th CES explosive ordnance disposal unit, and 56th Security Forces Squadron responded to the scene with help from the Buckeye Police Department, who also responded.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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