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Last night a Turkish F16 crashed during a routine flight, killing the pilot, reported the Turkish Ministry of Defence, later releasing the following statement:
“Radio communication and radar contact with one of our F-16 aircraft, which had taken off from the 9th Main Jet Base Command in Balıkesir, was lost as of 00:56.
“As a result of search and rescue operations launched immediately, it was determined that the aircraft had crashed, and the wreckage has been reached.
“Our pilot has been martyred. The cause of the accident will be determined following the investigation to be conducted by the accident investigation team.
“We extend our condolences and pray for God’s mercy upon our fallen pilot, and offer our sympathies to his family, the Turkish Armed Forces, and our noble nation.”
