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flag A Turkish F-16 crashed near Istanbul-Izmir highway on Feb. 25, 2026, killing pilot Major İbrahim Bolat; investigation ongoing.

flag A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed near the Istanbul-Izmir highway in Balikesir province early Wednesday, February 25, 2026, shortly after takeoff from the 9th Main Jet Base. flag The pilot, identified as Major İbrahim Bolat, died in the crash, according to Turkey’s Ministry of National Defense. flag The aircraft lost contact with air traffic control around 12:56 a.m. local time, and wreckage was found in the Karesi district. flag Emergency crews responded, temporarily closing part of the highway. flag An investigation into the cause is underway, with no details released. flag The incident follows a series of recent F-16 crashes globally.

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