Texas National Guard fighter jet crashes in Michigan during training, pilot safely ejected

Name: Texas National Guard fighter jet crashes in Michigan during training, pilot safely ejected
Uploaded: 2026-09-18T12:05:00-0500
Duration: 1 min 57 s
Description: A spokesperson with the 149th Fighter Wing of the Texas National Guard confirmed that the pilot ejected and is in stable condition. Michigan State Police said no other injuries were reported. Air traffic controller audio obtained by CBS News Detroit suggests the plane may have "taken a bird." The crash remains under investigation.

A spokesperson with the 149th Fighter Wing of the Texas National Guard confirmed that the pilot ejected and is in stable condition. Michigan State Police said no other injuries were reported. Air traffic controller audio obtained by CBS News Detroit suggests the plane may have "taken a bird." The crash remains under investigation.