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Story summary
- A U.S. Air Force pilot ejected from an F-16 that crashed in Blair Township, Michigan.
- Air traffic control audio suggested a possible bird strike prompted the pilot’s mayday call.
- Hydrazine and other hazardous fluids spilled, leading to evacuation orders for residents within a one-mile radius.
- Munson Healthcare advised symptomatic residents to seek evaluation while several first responders were hospitalized for monitoring.
- No civilian injuries or property damage were reported.
