US F-16 fighter plane crashes in Arizona

New Delhi [India], Sep 6 : A United States fighting plane crashed on Tuesday near Safford, Arizona. Rescue operations are underway for the pilot. The U.S. Air Force is now investigating the crash of F-16 Fighting Falcon, which was part of the Air National Guard's 162nd wing.

"Closely monitoring the F-16 crash in Arizona as search and rescue efforts continue," Senior U.S. Senator from Arizona John McCain tweeted about the crash. Further details are awaited.

Source: ANI