F-16 war plane crashes due to technical failure

Uzelgun told A.A correspondent that investigation about the crash continued.

Pilot Serhat Yildirim who jumped out of the war plane before the plane crashed was not in critical condition, Uzelgun said.

Bandirma Sixth Main Jet Base Commander General Semih Birdogan said that the accident occurred due to an engine failure, adding, "pilot had to jump out of the plane to survive. The plane crashed into the base. The fire which broke out after the crash was put out."