NewsAn F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight in Taiwan.

An F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight in Taiwan.

An F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight in Taiwan.

07.01.2026 11:16

An F-16V fighter jet crashed into the sea during a routine training flight in Taiwan. The pilot ejected using the ejection seat procedure, but it has not yet been confirmed whether he was successful. Search operations have begun for the missing pilot.

In a statement from the Taiwan Air Force, it was noted that an 'F-16V' fighter jet crashed into the sea during a routine training flight off the coast of Hualien County in the east of the island. The accident occurred around 19:30 local time yesterday, and it was reported that the pilot said he would evacuate from the aircraft using the ejection seat management before the crash, but it could not be confirmed whether the ejection was successful.

SEARCH OPERATIONS LAUNCHED FOR MISSING PILOT

Authorities stated that search and rescue operations have been initiated to find the missing pilot.

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