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2 pilots eject before plane crashes at Moody AFB

The plane that crashed Monday was an A-29A Super Tucano such as the one pictured. (Credit: Valdosta Daily Times)
The plane that crashed Monday was an A-29A Super Tucano such as the one pictured. (Credit: Valdosta Daily Times)
By Ellen Eldridge
March 7, 2017

Two pilots from Moody Air Force Base ejected during a training flight shortly before the plane crashed Monday afternoon, officials said.

They were flying an A-29A Super Tucano aircraft near Homerville for the 81st Fighter Squadron, officials with the base said in a news release.

Both pilots are being evaluated for any injuries and the incident is under investigation.

Moody asked the public to avoid the scene of the crash due to potential safety hazards.

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