One Pilot Fatally Injured, One Hospitalized

A T-38 Talon training jet went down in Texas Monday, resulting in the fatal injury of one of the two pilots on board.

Fox News reports that, according to the U.S. Air Force, the airplane went down about 1600 local time near Del Rio, TX, about 14 miles north of Laughlin Air Force Base.

One pilot survived the accident. He was reportedly transported to Val Verde Regional Medical Center in Del Rio.

Col. Michelle Pryor, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, told the media Monday night that the service's first priority is "caring for the family and friends of our Airmen. We are a close knit family, and when a tragedy like this occurs every member of the U.S. Armed Forces feels it. Our people take top priority, and we are committed to ensuring their safety and security," Pryor said.

In a message posted to Twitter, the USAF confirmed the accident. "It is with great sadness we announce the passing of one of our own and the injury of another Airman during a plane crash near Del Rio, Texas. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the families, friends and Airmen affected by this tragedy," read the official Tweet.

The names of the two pilots on board have not been released.

(Image from file. Not accident airplane)

FMI: www.af.mil, Original Report