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Mindef said that the incident happe
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ced an issue during take-off, adding that
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the pilot “responded in accordance with emergency procedures”.
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“The pilot successfully ejected and the plane crashed
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thereafter within Tengah Air Base,” it added.
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SINGAPORE — A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 fighter jet crashed at Tengah Air Base on Wednesday (May 8), with the pilot successfully ejecting from the plane.
In a statement, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said that the pilot was “conscious and able to walk”.
Mindef said that the incident happened at 12.35pm when the jet experienced an issue during take-off, adding that the pilot “responded in accordance with emergency procedures”.
“The pilot successfully ejected and the plane crashed thereafter within Tengah Air Base,” it added.
“The pilot is conscious and able to walk. He is receiving medical attention and no other personnel was hurt.”
RSAF is responding to the situation and investigations are ongoing.
“Mindef and the RSAF will provide updates on the incident as soon as they become available,” the ministry said.
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