December 12, 2023 11:21 AM

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US F-16 fighter jet crashed in South Korea

A US F-16 fighter jet crashed in South Korea on Monday while on a routine training flight. The US Air Force unit stationed in the country said the pilot was rescued in the Yellow Sea by the South Korean Coast Guard and returned to the Kunsan Air Base, following his ejection due to an in-flight emergency. The cause of the emergency is under investigation.<br />''<br />''US Unit Commander, Colonel Matthew Gaetke, said he was grateful for the pilot's recovery and that he was in good condition. The US military in South Korea operates two air bases in the country. <br />

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