US Air Force,
KUNSAN AIR BASE: An Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Squadron here crashed into the West Sea during a training mission at about 9:30 a.m. today.
The aircraft's pilot ejected safely and was rescued by a South Korean air force helicopter at about 10:25 a.m.
The pilot was transported to the Kunsan Air Base medical clinic and is in good condition.
Eight Fighter Wing leaders praised the swift response of the Korean HH-60 helicopter crew that recovered the pilot from waters estimated at 41 degrees by base weather officials.
