# F-16 Crashes in Michigan Pilot Ejects Safely | Charleston News

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Podcast: [Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-west-virginia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606770)
Published: 2026-09-18T17:10:19+00:00
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An F-16 fighter jet crashed in northern Michigan near Traverse City, but the pilot ejected safely and landed via parachute—steering clear of populated areas. Witnesses saw the plane flying unusually low before it caught fire. A local resident helped the pilot until emergency crews arrived, even using his phone’s GPS to guide responders. The pilot, conscious and talking, was taken to a hospital with lower back pain; evacuations have been lifted. Authorities are now investigating the cause of the crash. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://wchstv.com/news/nation-world/traverse-county-michigan-man-locates-pilot-ejected-parachute-from-crashed-f-16-fighter-jet-911-emergency-responders-evacuation-orders-crash-site-investigation More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/96b2abf5fee03572 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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