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Two Air Force Trainee Pilots Eject from Training Jet Near Seguin, Texas
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Incident Overview
On October 22, 2026, two trainee pilots in a T-6A Texan II primary-training aircraft performed a controlled bailout near Seguin, Texas, after the jet’s landing gear indicated it was unsafe. The ejection occurred at approximately 5:51 p.m. local time, just before 6 p.m., following a hard landing at an uncontrolled airfield near Nockenut Road and Lynn Drive on the Guadalupe-Wilson county line. Both crew members were recovered by local medical personnel; their identities and medical conditions have not been released.
Aircraft and Training Role
The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat trainer used by the U.S. Air Force and Navy to teach basic flight skills. The aircraft involved was assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing, which is headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and is tasked with developing the next generation of Air Force aviators and enlisted aircrew.
Response and Investigation
Joint Base San Antonio issued a news release stating that, after receiving unsafe landing-gear indications, the pilots consulted aviation experts who recommended a controlled bailout rather than attempting another landing. The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it was responding to the scene and reported no threat to the public. Base officials indicated that the pilots are undergoing medical evaluation and that the cause of the mechanical indication remains under investigation.
Safety Implications
The incident underscores the importance of rapid decision-making and expert consultation in flight-training environments. While the ejection was executed safely, the hard landing and subsequent gear malfunction highlight potential maintenance or system-design issues that could affect other training fleets. Ongoing investigation results are expected to inform future procedural guidelines for the 12th Flying Training Wing and may lead to broader reviews of T-6A operational safety protocols.