LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- An F-16C assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing diverted and attempted to land at Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport, Lake Havasu City, Ariz. at approximately 10:35 a.m. today during a routine training flight.
During landing the aircraft departed the prepared surface and the pilot ejected from the aircraft. The pilot is in good condition and is being transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center.
First responders are on site and there is no immediate danger to the public.
More information will be provided as it becomes available. For questions, please call the Luke AFB Public Affairs Office at (623) 856-6011.
F-16C Emergency Lands, Pilot Ejects.pdf