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F-16 DOWNPILOT EJECTED SAFELY
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"Possible Mayday by Wingman": The F-16 Down Near Interlochen, Michigan

On September 17, 2026, a Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed near Interlochen State Park, Michigan, during a training mission out of the Air National Guard's Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena. The pilot ejected safely and was taken to a hospital, conscious and talking with law enforcement within hours.

📅 17 Sep 2026 📍 Interlochen, Michigan ✈ F-16 Fighting Falcon ⚠ Ejection
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