An F-16 fighter jet crashed in northern Michigan during a training flight, but the pilot ejected safely and is now in stable condition. The aircraft, from the Texas Air National Guard, likely lost an engine, as suggested by air traffic control and confirmed by black smoke. A dangerous spill of hydrazine — a toxic chemical used in the jet’s emergency systems — forced evacuations within a one-mile radius and treated 30 people, including first responders, for respiratory exposure. All remain stable after decontamination at Munson Medical Center. While a bird strike was mentioned as a possible factor, the military continues its investigation to determine the true cause of this high-stakes incident.
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