Pilot ejects before F-16 fighter jet crashed in Michigan
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet belonging to the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Fighter Wing crashed on Thursday during a routine training mission in northern Michigan, a few miles south of Traverse City.
The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft prior to the impact. Reports indicate the crashing jet narrowly missed nearby residential homes as it struck the ground.
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CBS News (US)Emphasized the close proximity to residential homes near Traverse City.