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February 26, 2026
Pilot Dies in F-16 Fighter Jet Crash in Türkiye (VIDEOS)
A Turkish Air Force pilot has been killed after an F-16 fighter jet, assigned to the 9th Main Jet Base Command in Balikesir, crashed during a training flight in western Türkiye early Wednesday.
TL;DR
- An F-16 fighter jet from the Turkish Air Force crashed during a training flight in western Türkiye.
- The pilot, Major Ibrahim Bolat, was killed in the incident.
- Radio contact with the aircraft was lost shortly after takeoff.
- Search-and-rescue teams located the wreckage and confirmed the pilot's death.
- The Ministry of National Defense stated the cause of the accident is unknown and is under investigation.
- A formal investigation has been launched by the Balikesir Public Prosecutor’s Office.
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