US F-16 fighter plane crashes in Arizona

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

The U.S. 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 U.S. Senator from Arizona John McCain tweeted about the crash.

Closely monitoring F-16 crash in #Arizona as search and rescue efforts continue https://t.co/u99MxzXpZH

— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) September 6, 2017

Further details are awaited.