NewsWorld newsPlane crashA Turkish military fighter jet has crashed during a training exercise in Yalova, Turkey - the pilots managed to eject and have survived14:08, 12 Aug 2026Updated 14:19, 12 Aug 2026A NATO fighter jet has crashed in Turkey, exploding into a fireball.‌The F-16 fighter jet was taking part in a training exercise when it went down near the 18th Main Jet Base in Taşköprü town, Çiftlikköy district of Yalova.‌Initial reports suggest the aircraft crashed while in a landing position, and the pilots ejected and survived. They are said to have parachuted to the ground - although their exact condition remains unclear.‌Several medical and fire crews have been dispatched to the scene.Turkey's Ministry of National Defense (MSB) said: "One of our F-16 aircraft crashed during a training flight in Yalova. Our pilot ejected and survived.‌Content cannot be displayed without consent"The cause of the crash will be determined after a detailed investigation."The ministry also said the F-16 aircraft belonged to the Air Force Command in Yalova.Article continues belowYalova Governor Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Usta confirmed the accident occurred during a training flight, that the pilot survived the crash, and that he was on his way to the scene.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌NatoPlane crashBreaking News