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A dramatic incident unfolded over the California desert today as a Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet went down mid-mission during a training exercise. The pilot ejected seconds before the jet erupted into flames, landing safely in the remote Mojave Desert near Trona. The crash, which occurred at approximately 10:45 AM, was captured on video and is now going viral, showing the split-second escape that saved the pilot’s life. Authorities confirm the pilot is in stable condition under medical care, while the jet was destroyed in the fiery crash. WATCH
04 December, 2025 10:26 PM IST |
Tragedy struck Paramillo Aerodrome in San Cristobal, Venezuela, as a Piper Cheyenne 1 aircraft flipped mid-air and exploded on impact, killing both pilot Jose Antonio Bortone Terife and co-pilot Juan Maldonado. Horrified onlookers witnessed the plane lose control, flipping upside down before crashing into the runway. Initial reports suggest a possible tyre explosion, though investigators are also considering pilot error as a factor. WATCH
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