A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, flies over the 180FW during a training mission in Swanton, Ohio, June 1, 2023. The 180FW is the only F-16 fighter wing in the state of Ohio, whose mission is to provide for America; protection of the homeland, effective combat power and defense support to civil authorities, while developing Airmen, supporting their families and serving in our community.
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kregg York)
A U.S. Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton, Ohio, experienced an in-flight emergency during landing at the Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport today at approximately 11:20 AM.
Officials reported the pilot was able to safely exit the aircraft.
The cause of the in-flight emergency remains under investigation. The 180th Fighter Wing will release more information as it becomes available.
