Watch: Turkish Air Force F-16 crashes during mission flight, pilot killed

 A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet tragically crashed during a mission flight in Balıkesir early Wednesday, resulting in the pilot’s death. The aircraft, from the 9th Main Jet Base Command, lost radio and radar contact shortly after takeoff. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, with officials offering condolences to the pilot’s family. A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet tragically crashed during a mission flight in Balıkesir early Wednesday, resulting in the pilot’s death. The aircraft, from the 9th Main Jet Base Command, lost radio and radar contact shortly after takeoff. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, with officials offering condolences to the pilot’s family.