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F-16 aircraft crashes during training flight in northwestern Türkiye

A Turkish Air Force F-16 crashed during a training flight in Yalova, but the pilot ejected safely, the Defense Ministry said. Officials said an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.

Anadolu Agency ASIA
Published August 12,2026 04:56 PM
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A Turkish Air Force F-16 aircraft crashed during a training flight in the northwestern province of Yalova, with the pilot ejecting safely, the National Defense Ministry said Wednesday.

"One of our Air Force F-16 aircraft crashed in Yalova during a training flight, and our pilot ejected safely," the ministry said on Turkish social media platform NSosyal.

"The cause of the crash will be determined following a detailed investigation," it added.