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Public Safety Updated October 23, 1:45 pm

Update, October 23. Updated October 23, 1:45 pm Central with new reporting: 6 separate outlets now report this.

Two Air Force pilots eject safely from training aircraft near Seguin

Two U.S. Air Force pilots safely ejected from a T-6A Texan II aircraft near Seguin, Texas on Thursday after receiving indications that the landing gear was unsafe. The ejection followed a hard landing at an uncontrolled airfield. Both pilots were evaluated by medical personnel and there was no threat to the public.

Where
Near Seguin, Guadalupe and Wilson counties, Texas
When
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, shortly before 6 p.m.
Sources
Reported by 6 outlets

Counties: Guadalupe Wilson

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • 12th Flying Training Wingunit to which pilots were assigned
  • Joint Base San Antoniosource of official statement
  • Wilson County Sheriff's Officeresponding to scene

The facts

  • Two Air Force pilots ejected from a T-6A Texan II at approximately 5:51 p.m. following a hard landing at an uncontrolled airfield.1 2 3 4 Stated by 4 sources
  • Pilots received unsafe landing gear indications and consulted experts who recommended a controlled bailout.1 2 3 4 5 Stated by 5 sources
  • The pilots were assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.1 2 3 4 5 Stated by 5 sources
  • Both pilots were evaluated by local medical personnel; their conditions were not immediately disclosed.2 4 5 Stated by 3 sources
  • Wilson County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene near Nockenut Road and Lynn Drive near the Guadalupe-Wilson county line.1 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • Officials stated there was no threat to the public.1 2 3 5 Stated by 4 sources
  • The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer used by the U.S. Air Force and Navy.2 4 Stated by 2 sources
  • The incident occurred near Seguin, approximately 35 miles east of San Antonio.2

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • 2 Air Force pilots eject safely from aircraft near Seguin, JBSA says

    KSAT

  • 2 pilots eject from military training jet in Texas after landing gear issue

    CBS News

  • Two Air Force Pilots Eject Safely Near Seguin, Texas

    Demokratis.co.id

  • Two Air Force Pilots Eject From T-6A in Texas

    AVweb

  • 2 Air Force pilots eject from training jet in Texas

    The Hill

  • 2 Air Force pilots eject from training aircraft in Central Texas

    upi

Sources

Outlets: 1 left-leaning, 1 center, 3 not rated Who's covering Texas →

These outlets were found through Google News headlines. Google decides which outlets appear there, and they lean mostly one way, so this sheet can only be as balanced as the reporting it was built from. Leanings are AllSides Media Bias Ratings.

  1. 2 Air Force pilots eject safely from aircraft near Seguin, JBSA says KSAT Not rated, October 22, 2026
  2. 2 pilots eject from military training jet in Texas after landing gear issue CBS News Lean Left, October 22, 2026
  3. Two Air Force Pilots Eject Safely Near Seguin, Texas Demokratis.co.id Not rated, October 22, 2026
  4. Two Air Force Pilots Eject From T-6A in Texas AVweb Not rated, October 23, 2026
  5. 2 Air Force pilots eject from training jet in Texas The Hill Center, October 23, 2026

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