Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi confirmed Tuesday that one of its aircraft was involved in a “mishap” in west Alabama around noon.
The incident involved a T-38 Talon II, a supersonic jet trainer aircraft used by the U.S. Air Force.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Two pilots safely ejected from the aircraft before impact, according to the base.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and Lamar County Sheriff’s Department said emergency crews responded to the crash site shortly after the aircraft went down.
“The cause of the mishap is currently unknown and will be investigated by a Safety Investigation Board,” according to officials.
Footage shared online appears to show the pilots ejecting moments before the aircraft crashed.
Two pilots are safe after ejecting from a T-38 Talon II before it crashed in Lamar County, AL, yesterday.
The aircraft, assigned to Columbus AFB, was on a training mission when the mishap occurred. Both pilots are being evaluated at a local hospital. pic.twitter.com/Je524FTdYZ
— SILENT BRIEF (@SilentBriefHQ) May 12, 2026
Columbus Air Force Base is located in northeastern Mississippi near the Alabama state line, making it one of the closest major Air Force installations to west Alabama communities including Fayette and Tuscaloosa.
Sherri Blevins is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at [email protected].
