LAMAR COUNTY, Ala. — A T-38 Talon II training aircraft associated with Columbus Air Force Base crashed around noon Tuesday in Lamar County, Alabama.
According to Air Force officials, the pilots ejected safely prior to the crash. The cause of the mishap is currently under investigation, with a Safety Investigation Board initiated to examine the circumstances leading up to the incident.
Authorities have not disclosed further information regarding the pilots' condition or the precise crash location. Additional updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.