Turkish F-16 Crashed After Hitting Trees at Low Altitude

Turkish Air Force F-16C fighter jet flying at an extremely low altitude just before it crashed in Yalova Province, Turkey, on August 12, 2026

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The aircraft was performing a low-altitude training maneuver when its external fuel tanks reportedly struck the treeline, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash

The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft before impact and survived the incident with injuries.

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