US F-16 fighter plane crashes in Arizona

The US Air Force is investigating the crash of F-16 Fighting Falcon

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ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : Sep 06 2017 | 12:01 PM IST

A United States (US) fighting plane crashed on Tuesday near Safford, Arizona. Rescue operations are underway for the pilot.

The US Air Force is now investigating the crash of F-16 Fighting Falcon, which was part of the Air National Guard's 162nd Wing.

"Closely monitoring the F-16 crash in Arizona as search and rescue efforts continue," Senior US Senator from Arizona John McCain tweeted about the crash.

 

 

Further details are awaited.

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First Published: Sep 06 2017 | 11:03 AM IST

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