Singapore Air Force F-16 jet crashes at Tengah Air Base; pilot safe

Mindef said that the pilot responded in accordance with emergency procedures and successfully ejected from the F-16 fighter jet. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE: A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 fighter jet crashed within Tengah Airbase at 12.35pm on Wednesday (May 8) after experiencing an issue during take-off.

The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said that the pilot responded in accordance with emergency procedures and successfully ejected from the aircraft. It added that the pilot is conscious and able to walk, and is receiving medical attention. No other personnel were hurt.