Turkish F-16 Crashes Into Balıkesir Highway After Take-Off, Claiming Pilot’s Life

A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet met with a tragic end in the early hours of Wednesday, 25 February 2026, when it crashed during a routine mission flight from Balıkesir’s 9th Main Jet Base Command.The incident, occurring around 00:50 local time, resulted in the death of the sole pilot on board, described by officials as a "martyr" in a nation steeped in military tradition.Eyewitness footage
A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet met with a tragic end in the early hours of Wednesday, 25 February 2026, when it crashed during a routine mission flight from Balıkesir’s 9th Main Jet Base Command.The incident, occurring around 00:50 local time, resulted in the death of the sole pilot on board, described by officials as a "martyr" in a nation steeped in military tradition.Eyewitness footage
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