The Republic of Singapore Air Force pilot who ejected from his F-16 aircraft before it crashed has no major injuries, said Minister of Defence Ng Eng Hen in a Facebook post on May 8 at 4.44pm.
The minister wrote in the Facebook post that the pilot has undergone a full medical exam in hospital, including a CT scan."No serious injuries were detected – he is ambulant, conscious, and talking. But as a precaution, will stay in hospital for observation.
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