Two Pilots Eject Safely Following In-Flight Emergency Near Seguin, Texas
Two pilots successfully ejected from a T-6A Texan II training jet near Seguin, Texas, after encountering critical landing gear malfunctions on Thursday.
POLICY WIRE — Seguin, Texas — A pair of pilots successfully escaped a military training aircraft on Thursday evening after a mechanical failure forced them to abandon the jet.
The incident involved a T-6A Texan II assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing. The crew initiated a controlled bailout at approximately 5:51 p.m. local time near Seguin, a city situated roughly 35 miles east of San Antonio.
According to an official statement from Joint Base San Antonio, the pilots opted to eject after receiving alerts that the aircraft’s landing gear was compromised. They consulted with experts on the ground who ultimately advised them to leave the plane.
Both aviators are currently undergoing medical evaluations by local personnel. Information regarding their specific physical conditions has not yet been released.
The T-6A Texan II is a two-seat, single-engine aircraft utilized by the U.S. Air Force and Navy to instruct students in fundamental flight maneuvers. The 12th Flying Training Wing is tasked with the education and development of future Air Force aviators and enlisted aircrew.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
