ABC News5/13/2026Defense1 min readUnited States
US Air Force T-38 Talon II Training Jet Crashes in West Alabama
Both Pilots Eject Safely, Cause Under Investigation
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- A T-38 Talon II jet from Columbus Air Force Base crashed in west Alabama; both pilots ejected safely.
- The cause is unknown and under investigation by a Safety Investigation Board.
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A U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon II training jet crashed Tuesday in west Alabama, with both pilots safely ejecting, according to military officials. The jet, from Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi, was involved in a "mishap" at noon. The cause is unknown and under investigation by a Safety Investigation Board. The base’s public affairs office confirmed the pilots’ safe ejection but provided no further condition details. Columbus Air Force Base is home to the 14th Flying Training Wing, which trains pilots on various aircraft. The T-38 Talon is a supersonic jet trainer.
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