F-16 training on hold after Tengah Air Base crash; pilot had flight control issues

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 Air Base at 12.35pm on Wedneday (May 8) after the pilot experienced issues during take-off.

The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said that the pilot responded in accordance with emergency procedures and successfully ejected from the aircraft.