SINGAPORE, May 9 (Bernama) -- The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has temporarily suspended training for its F-16 aircraft fleet as a safety precaution following a crash incident yesterday.
The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), in a statement, said training is suspended until investigations show that it is safe to resume.
"Detailed investigations are ongoing and updates will be provided," the ministry said.
An RSAF F-16 jet crashed at the Tengah Air Base after experiencing an issue during take-off at 12.35 pm yesterday.
Meanwhile, the pilot involved is revealed to have no major injuries after undergoing a full medical check-up.
"The pilot is conscious and stable. The serviceman is an experienced pilot with over 2,000 flying hours on the F-16 aircraft," MINDEF said.
"According to the pilot, he encountered flight control issues upon lifting off the runway at Tengah Air Base for a routine training flight," the ministry added.
In an earlier statement, MINDEF said the pilot responded in accordance with emergency procedures and succesfully ejected from the aircraft following the incident.
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