Kunsan F-16 crashes; pilot safe

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot ejected safely before his aircraft crashed into the Yellow Sea about 56 miles southwest of here at 10:05 a.m. Sept. 9.

The pilot, Capt. Kevin Dydyk, was rescued by South Korean airmen in an HH-47 helicopter. Dydyk arrived here at noon and was reported in good condition at the 8th Medical Group clinic, officials said.

At the time of the accident, Dydyk, from the 35th Fighter Squadron, was on a training mission.

The cause of the accident will be investigated. (Courtesy of Pacific Air Forces News Service)