Fighter jet involved in accident at Dayton International Airport

Stocktrek Images/Thinkstock(DAYTON, Ohio) — An F-16 Thunderbird was involved in an accident on Friday at the Dayton International Airport, an airport spokesperson told ABC News.

There were no fatalities in the accident, the spokesperson said.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds said in a statement that the plane was conducting a familiarization flight and that there was a “mishap” upon landing at 12:20 p.m. local time.

USAF Thunderbirds were conducting a familiarization flight June 23. There was a mishap upon landing at 12:20 p.m. More info to come.

— Thunderbirds (@AFThunderbirds) June 23, 2017

The pilot and the passenger — a tactical aircraft maintainer — are receiving medical care at a local hospital but are in good condition, the Air Force said. The plane sustained damage, the extent of which is unclear.

UPDATE: The plane sustained damage and the pilot and his passenger, a tactical aircraft maintainer, were taken to a local hospital.

— Thunderbirds (@AFThunderbirds) June 23, 2017

The accident is under investigation, the Air Force said in a statement.

“Our first priority is taking care of our Thunderbird teammates and ensuring future safety,” said Lt. Col. Jason Heard, Thunderbirds commander and leader.

The Dayton Air Show is scheduled to take place Saturday and Sunday. Whether the performance will still take place is to be determined, the Air Force said.

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