As a result of the crash of a military F-16 fighter jet in Turkey, the pilot was killed. This was reported by international news agencies.
According to the received data, the aircraft took off from the 9th airbase located in Balıkesir and was performing a scheduled training flight. During the flight, technical malfunctions occurred.
The accident happened around 1:00 AM, and the fighter jet fell onto the busy Izmir — Istanbul highway. An active fire broke out at the crash site, and debris was scattered over a significant distance.
Emergency services are currently working at the scene of the incident, and investigative actions are underway.
