Columbus T-38 crashes

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A Columbus AFB T-38 Talon crashed about 1:30 p.m. Jan. 18 approximately 40 miles south of Memphis, Tenn.

There were two pilots on board and both ejected safely.

Both pilots were examined by medical authorities, released and returned to Columbus AFB.

At the time of the accident, the aircraft was conducting a low-level navigation training sortie.

The cause for the mishap is under investigation by an Air Force safety team.

Additional details will be provided as soon as they become available.

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