Military Plane Crashes In Arizona Near Mexico Border: Reports

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A military plane crashed in Arizona near the Mexico border on Wednesday night.

The crash, which involved an F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 162nd Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard, occurred during a night training mission near the border town of Douglas.

A single F-16 aircraft from @162ndFW went down at approx 8pm today 5 miles E of Douglas of municipal airport. Pilot unknown at this time.
— Davis-Monthan AFB (@DMAFB) June 25, 2015

According to the 162nd Wing's official Facebook page, there was one person on board. However, at this time, the status of the pilot is unknown.

Aviation and Cochise County officials told The Arizona Republic newspaper that the crash sparked a brush fire that is burning right next to a high-pressure gas line.

Emergency personnel have been dispatched to the scene.

#breaking: FAA confirms military plane crash near Douglas, Arizona. #TucsonNewsNow crews heading to the scene. pic.twitter.com/8bEBjWCBJm
— Teresa Jun (@TeresaJunNews) June 25, 2015

This is a developing story.
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