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Thunderbirds aircraft incident

Published Dec. 3, 2025
By 57th Wing Public Affairs
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) -- On Dec. 3, 2025, at approximately 10:45 a.m., a pilot from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds, safely ejected from an F-16C Fighting Falcon during a training mission over controlled airspace in California.

The pilot was in stable condition and received follow-on care.

The incident is under investigation and further information will be released from the 57th Wing Public Affairs Office.



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