F-16 crashes in Afghanistan

Published March 29, 2016 5:49pm ET



A U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashed on Tuesday in Afghanistan, but the pilot safely ejected and has been recovered by coalition personnel.

Pentagon press secretary Peter Cook said the F-16 crashed during takeoff around 8:30 p.m. local time.

He said the pilot is being evaluated by medical personnel and that coalition forces are securing the crash site. The cause of the crash is under investigation.