U.S. Air Force Jet Crashes in Alabama
By J. Thomas Wade
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News
May 13, 2026
LAMAR County, Ala. Authorities say that a military jet has crashed but that the airmen were safe.
The U.S. Air Force jet crashed on Tuesday in Alabama after a “mishap” which was not identified adding that two pilots safely ejected from the aircraft.
Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi said the pilots were taken to a medical facility.
The base said the incident happened around noon and the aircraft involved was a T-38 Tallon II. The location is near Blooming Grove Road and Corinth Road.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened in Lamar County, but confirmed its deputies were assisting. No additional information was immediately provided.
ALEA state troopers, fire personnel and EMS responded to the scene.
Fire Chief Shawn Ricchuito with the Columbus Air Force Base said it is working with the local law enforcement agencies to secure the scene and complete the investigation.
Ricchuito said the crash site is in a heavily wooded area that is hard to access. He said it is unknown how far the pilots were located from the crash site or how long it will take to secure the area.
Ricchuito said the pilots were on a routine flying training mission at the time of the crash.
Columbus Air Force Base officials said the cause of the incident in unknown and will be investigated by a Air Force Safety Investigation Board.
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