An F-16 Fighting Falcon like these from the California Air National Guard's 144th Fighter Wing in Fresno, Calif., crashed at approximately 10:30 a.m. Jan. 19 in Owens Valley, Calif. The pilot ejected safely. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Lance Cheung)

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California Air National Guard F-16 crashes in remote area

Published Jan. 19, 2007

FRESNO, Calif. (AFNEWS) -- A California Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed at approximately 10:30 a.m. Jan. 19 in Owens Valley, Calif. while on a routine training mission.

The pilot ejected safely and was recovered by China Lake Naval Air Station search and rescue people. The aircraft was from the 144th Fighter Wing in Fresno.

The accident is under investigation and further details will be released as they become available.

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