U.S. Air Force T-38 trainer aircraft crashes and burns in Alabama
By Colton Jones*

A U.S. Air Force Northrop T-38C Talon trainer aircraft crashed in a wooded area about 15 miles southwest of Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM/KMGM), Montgomery, Alabama on Friday, multiple news outlets reported.
Two Air Force pilots were killed when a T-38C Talon trainer jet crashed near an Alabama airport, the military branch confirmed.
The public affairs office said the pilots were flying a training mission at the time of the crash.
The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. The jet was assigned to the 14th Flying Training Wing at Columbus Air Force Base in Columbus, Miss.
βOur thoughts and prayers are with the families of the two pilots involved in this incident,β said Col. Seth Graham, 14th Flying Training Wing commander. βThere are no words that can describe the sadness that accompanies the loss of our teammates.β
A safety investigation board will investigate the crash.
The Air Force said the names of the pilots are being withheld at this time, pending next of kin notifications.
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