Texas Air National Guard F-16 crash triggers chemical spill and evacuation in Michigan

Texas Air National Guard F-16 crash triggers chemical spill and evacuation in Michigan

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WPBN reported on 18 September that the Texas Air National Guard training-flight crash of an F-16 in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, released hazardous chemicals, prompting officials to establish a one-mile evacuation zone while the pilot remained in stable condition. Earlier on 12 September, the pilot safely ejected from the aircraft and was hospitalized in stable condition, leading local authorities to order an evacuation of nearby residences and businesses, according to FOX 2 Detroit. Subsequent reports from The Detroit News, CNN and NBC News confirmed the crash and noted no civilian injuries.

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Texas Air National Guard pilot Brandon Perry Michigan State Police 149th Fighter Wing Lockheed Martin

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Blair Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States Traverse City, Michigan, United States County Road 633, Blair Township, Michigan, United States Grawn, Michigan, United States San Antonio, Texas, United States

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18 septembre 2026
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Military plane from Texas crashes triggering evacuation; pilot in stable condition
Military plane from Texas crashes triggering evacuation; pilot in stable condition

WPBN • 18 sept. 02h27

A Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed during a training flight in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, causing a chemical spill and a one-mile evacuation zone; the pilot is in stable condition.

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F-16 fighter jet crashes in residential area in northern Michigan
F-16 fighter jet crashes in residential area in northern Michigan

NBC News • 18 sept. 01h12

An F-16 fighter from the Texas Air National Guard crashed in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, after the pilot ejected; no civilian injuries were reported.

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Military F-16 fighter jet crashes and bursts into flames in Michigan during training exercise
Military F-16 fighter jet crashes and bursts into flames in Michigan during training exercise

CNN • 17 sept. 20h27

A U.S. Air Force F-16 crashed in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, during a National Guard training exercise; the pilot ejected and was hospitalized in stable condition while nearby residents were evacuated.

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F-16 crashes in northern Michigan in fiery wreck
F-16 crashes in northern Michigan in fiery wreck

The Detroit News • 17 sept. 20h24

A Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed in a field south of Traverse City on Sept. 17; the pilot ejected safely and is in stable condition, while authorities investigate the cause.

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F-16 plane crash near Traverse City; Evacuation order given, pilot in stable condition, officials say
F-16 plane crash near Traverse City; Evacuation order given, pilot in stable condition, officials say

FOX 2 Detroit • 17 sept. 18h59

An F-16 from the Texas Air National Guard crashed in Blair Township, southwest of Traverse City, after the pilot ejected and was reported in stable condition. A hazardous material spill led officials to order an evacuation of nearby residences and businesses.

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