2 pilots eject from military training jet in Texas after landing gear issue
The pilots were aboard a T-6A Texan II assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing when they ejected from the aircraft.
Key points
- Two pilots safely ejected from a T-6A Texan II training jet near Seguin, Texas, on Thursday after a landing gear issue.
- The controlled bailout occurred at about 5:51 p.m. local time, according to Joint Base San Antonio.
- Both pilots were being evaluated by local medical personnel, and their conditions were not immediately known.
Two pilots safely ejected from a military training aircraft near Seguin, Texas, on Thursday after experiencing a landing gear issue, officials said. The pilots were aboard a T-6A Texan II assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing when they conducted a controlled bailout at approximately 5:51 p.m. local time, according to a news release from Joint Base San Antonio.
After receiving indications that the aircraft's landing gear was unsafe, the pilots consulted experts, who recommended they eject, officials said. Both pilots were being evaluated by local medical personnel, and their conditions were not immediately known.
Details of the aircraft
The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train students in basic flying skills for U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots, according to the U.S. Air Force.
The 12th Flying Training Wing, according to the Air Education and Training Command, "develops the next generation of Air Force aviators and enlisted aircrew by providing world-class flying training and education." Seguin is located about 35 miles east of San Antonio.
