RSAF suspends F-16 training after fighter jet crash at Tengah Air Base

MINDEF has also updated that the pilot is stable and thorough medical checks found no major injuries.

SINGAPORE: The Republic of Singapore Air Force has halted all training for its F-16 fighter jet fleet following a crash incident involving one of its aircraft at Tengah Air Base, yesterday .

According to a statement released by the Ministry of Defence , the crash occurred at approximately 12:35pm. The F-16 pilot, who has over 2,000 flying hours on this aircraft type, experienced flight control issues as he was lifting off from the runway.

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