There are unconfirmed reports that an F-16 fighter jet has crashed about 130 to 145 miles south of Grand Rapids.
“STAY AWAY FROM THE AREA: Responders are heading to a reported plane crash near County Road 633 and Blair Townhall Road in Blair Township,” local news outlet UpNorthLive News wrote on X around 2:28 local time.
STAY AWAY FROM THE AREA: Responders are heading to a reported plane crash near County Road 633 and Blair Townhall Road in Blair Township.
Grand Traverse 911 says the plane is down near the intersection. Traffic in the area is shut down, and drivers should avoid the area.… pic.twitter.com/jQjFIlHoT4
— UpNorthLive News (@upnorthlive) September 17, 2026
UpNorthLive did not confirm that the aircraft was an F-16 but instead referred to the downed aircraft as a “plane.”
OSINT X user Thenewarea51 cited air traffic control audio in which a pilot reported that his wingman may have struck a bird and was preparing to eject just south of Traverse City, Michigan.
F-16 crash ATC audio, BUCK 11 flt x2 F-16s were flying along the VFR low level route VR634 when the 11 advised MINNEAPOLIS CENTER that his wingman may have hit a bird and was going to eject just south of Traverse City, Michigan
Audio via @liveatc https://t.co/sUR7KZBR2j pic.twitter.com/QdcE4ePiUd
— Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) September 17, 2026
Footage from the crash area:
Following an F-16 crash in Blair County, Michigan, local reports indicate that the pilot is “conscious and alert” and that locals saw a parachute before the crash.
Much thanks to Skeeterdiggs23 on IG for the first photo. pic.twitter.com/JFGQQGC5RW
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) September 17, 2026
An f-16 just went down in northern michigan. Details still becoming available. As far as I heard the Pilot is conscience. Praying for him and any involved. Absolutely crazy situation. #northernmichigan #f16crash #michigan #f16 #emergencylanding pic.twitter.com/e7HKR2002D
— BuckshotPlays (@fbsbuckshot) September 17, 2026
JUST IN: F-16 fighter jet crashes in Blair Township, Michigan pic.twitter.com/qjL3lXihlp
— BNO News (@BNONews) September 17, 2026
*Developing…
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