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Taiwanese fighter jet crashes into sea

The Philippine Star
May 17, 2013 | 12:00am

TAIPEI – A Taiwanese F-16 fighter jet crashed in waters near Chiayi county last Wednesday, according to media reports.

The pilot managed to eject from the aircraft before it crashed. He was later rescued, suffering minor injuries, Xinhua reported yesterday.

An engine malfunction may have caused the crash, which occurred during a routine training mission.

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