US F-16 crashes into Yellow Sea following in-flight emergency; pilot rescued after ejecting safely

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base in Gunsan, South Korea, crashed into the Yellow Sea on Monday after an emergency. The pilot ejected safely.

The pilot was recovered by the Republic of Korea Maritime Forces in "awake and stable condition," the base said.

"We are grateful for the safe recovery of our Airman by our ROK Allies and that the pilot is in good condition," 8th FW Commander Col. Matthew C. Gaetke said.