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By the Patriot Watch Desk

Published September 17, 2026 at 4:29 PM ET · Updated September 17, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET

Texas-based F-16 crashes in northern Michigan during training exercise

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by ABC News. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

An F-16 military aircraft based in Texas crashed in northern Michigan during a training exercise. The pilot ejected safely.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 13 d ago, when ABC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 13 d ago from Washington Examiner.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Washington Examiner 13 d ago

F-16 military aircraft from Texas crashes in northern Michigan ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

ABC News 13 d ago

Military: An F-16 crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 17, 4:29 PM ET
13 d ago

ABC News

Military: An F-16 crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely ↗

Sep 17, 4:54 PM ET
13 d ago

Washington Examiner

F-16 military aircraft from Texas crashes in northern Michigan ↗

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