Did a Texas Air National Guard F-16 crash in Michigan in September 2026?

Yes. On September 17, 2026, a Texas Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing at JBSA-Lackland crashed during a routine training mission from the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center near Traverse City, Michigan.

The Texas Military Department said the pilot successfully ejected. Local and state officials reported the pilot in stable condition and no injuries on the ground; a temporary one-mile evacuation for hazardous materials was later lifted. The incident remains under investigation.

Source: Texas Military Department press release

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