F-16 crashes in Arizona

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LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (AFPN) --  An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jet assigned here crashed about 5:15 p.m. June 10 on the Barry M. Goldwater Range approximately 15 miles south of Gila Bend.

Capt. David O’Malley, an instructor pilot with the 310th Fighter Squadron, safely ejected from the aircraft while on an air-to-ground training mission. He was examined at the base hospital and is reported to be in good condition.

The aircraft was carrying training ordnance.

O’Malley has more than 1,000 flying hours in the F-16 aircraft.