F-16 fighter aircraft involved in a crash during training mission in San Bernardino County
TRONA, Calif. (KESQ) - An F-16 fighter aircraft was involved in a crash during a training mission near Trona in San Bernardino County.
TRONA: #SBCoFD resources from Station 57 responding to a reported aircraft emergency with @NAWS_CL and @ChinaLake_EM near the San Bernardino/Inyo County line area. pic.twitter.com/RkfMdx25oX
— San Bernardino County Fire (@SBCOUNTYFIRE) December 3, 2025
San Bernardino County Fire officials said the agency was assisting China Lake emergency resources with fire suppression stemming from a downed aircraft in the dry lake bed near Trona.
According to the Thunderbirds, the pilot ejected safely. Pilot is in stable condition after suffering non-life-threatening injuries.
Officials said there was no threat to the community, nor was there a threat to surrounding vegetation from the fire.
Details on what might've led to the crash were not available. The incident is under investigation.
Stay with News Channel 3 for any new developments.
