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Taiwanese F-16 jet crashes, prompts search for pilot

(MENAFN) A Taiwanese F-16 fighter jet went down off the island’s eastern coast on Tuesday evening, triggering a search and rescue operation for the pilot, according to reports.

The Air Force stated that the aircraft was conducting a routine training mission when the incident occurred. The pilot, identified as Capt. Hsin, is believed to have successfully ejected in Hualien County, as stated by reports.

Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te has directed all relevant agencies to spare no effort in locating the pilot and determining the cause of the accident, according to a statement posted on US social media platform Facebook.

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