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The 36th FS F-16 was on a routine training mission and crashed around 8 p.m.

The pilot was treated for minor cuts to his right bicep.

The crash caused 20 mm rounds to scatter along the base?s Perimeter Road, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal airmen were dispatched. The aircraft was also arrying inert bomb dummy units and a training captive missile.

Air Force personnel recovered the fighter?s canopy, one fuel tank and the ejection seat Thursday night. The flight data recorder was alsofound.

Anyone know the cause of the incident as established by the Safety Investigation Board?

Disregard: The cause was a Bird Strike. More specifically, the ingestion of a bird into the engine causing extensive FOD and engine flameout. The pilot managed to drop an external fuel tank and aim the AC off the runway before ejecting. The AC however, turned toward the static displays post-ejection and nearly struck the woman crossing the road.