SINGAPORE – A Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed within Tengah Air Base at 12.35pm on May 8 after experiencing an issue during take-off.
The Ministry of Defence said that the pilot responded in accordance with emergency procedures and successfully ejected from the aircraft. It added that the pilot is conscious and able to walk, and is receiving medical attention. No other personnel were hurt. Detailed investigations are ongoing. Mindef and the RSAF said they will provide updates on the incident as soon as they become available.Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said in a Facebook post at 4.44pm that the pilot had undergone a full medical exam in hospital, and a CT scan showed he had no major injuries.Updates on the RSAF F-16 crash at Tengah Air Base this afternoon. The pilot who ejected from the plane has undergone a...
Dr Ng said this was a credible record for the RSAF, even though Mindef is obviously disappointed over the latest incident. “The goal for the RSAF must still be zero crashes. Full investigations are underway to make sure all factors are identified and rectified decisively,” he said.Resend verification e-mail
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