EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An aircraft incident occurred with a Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, today around 4:00 P.M. during takeoff when it departed the prepared surface and aircrew ejected. The incident site is on base within the fence line of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
The aircrew were transported to Bassett Army Community Hospital for further evaluation. Emergency crews are responding at the scene.
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