US F-16 Combat Jet Crashes Near Washington - Joint Base Andrews

An F-16 fighter jet flying to a military base in the US state of Maryland crashed near Washington, DC, Joint Base Andrews spokesman said in a statement on Wednesday.

NEW YORK (Sputnik) — The aircraft crashed approximately six miles southwest from the base, according to the statement. The jet was flying along with another aircraft in a routine training mission.

(1 of 3) A D.C. Air National Guard F-16C fighter jet, assigned to the 113th Wing, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., crashed about 9:15 a.m. today

— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) 5 апреля 2017 г.​

— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) 5 апреля 2017 г.

— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) 5 апреля 2017 г.

​The only pilot in the jet managed to eject in time and sustained no life-threatening injuries, the statement noted.

Military Aircraft down in area of Temple Hills RD & Woodells Ct. 1 pilot reported to have parachuted out

— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) 5 апреля 2017 г.

​The US authorities said they are investigating the cause of the crash.