A military jet went down at Lake Havasu Airport on Tuesday morning during a routine training flight.
According to the United States Air Force, an F-16C aircraft assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona diverted and attempted to land at the Lake Havasu Airport around 10:30 a.m.
Officials say that during the landing, the jet "departed the prepared surface and the pilot ejected." The pilot is in good condition and is expected to be OK.
An F-16C assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing diverted and attempted to land at Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport, Lake Havasu City, Ariz. at approximately 10:35 a.m. today during a routine training flight. 1/4
— Luke Air Force Base (@LukeAFB) April 24, 2018
Officials say the pilot involved was released from the Havasu Regional Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon.
Luke Air Force Base personnel are en route to recover the aircraft.
According to officials, flying operations at Luke Air Force Base resumed Tuesday afternoon after pausing for several hours.
Base officials said an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Lake Havasu Airport is located at 5600 Old State Hwy 95 in Lake Havasu City.
