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| Military aircraft crashes in Las Vegas near Nellis Air Force Base (LIVE VIDEO) | |
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| An aircraft has crashed in North Las Vegas between the Nellis Air Force base and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Clark County Fire Department reports. | An aircraft has crashed in North Las Vegas between the Nellis Air Force base and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Clark County Fire Department reports. |
| Smoke was seen rising from the scene Thursday morning and officials at Nellis confirmed they are investigating an “aircraft incident.” | Smoke was seen rising from the scene Thursday morning and officials at Nellis confirmed they are investigating an “aircraft incident.” |
| Police said they are giving assistance following a plane crash incident in the northeast valley. | Police said they are giving assistance following a plane crash incident in the northeast valley. |
| The crash occurred during a Red Flag 16 training exercise, according to an airplane enthusiast who was observing the action. | |
| The wreckage came down near Sloan Lane and Ann Road. | |
| Nellis AFB officials confirmed a civilian contractor aircraft supporting 57th Wing operations came down near the base at 7.40 a.m. local time, KVVU reports. | |
| The pilot sustained minor injuries in the accident and an investigation is under way. | |
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