Two pilots safely ejected from a military training aircraft near Seguin, Texas, on a Thursday evening following a mechanical issue. The pilots were operating a T-6A Texan II assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing out of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph when the incident occurred at approximately 5:50 p.m. local time. Both crew members conducted what officials described as a "controlled bailout" after receiving indications that the aircraft's landing gear was unsafe.
The aircraft was operating near an uncontrolled airfield close to the Guadalupe and Wilson County line, approximately 35 miles east of San Antonio. According to a news release from Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), the pilots consulted with experts who recommended they eject rather than attempt a landing with the compromised gear. Emergency responders from the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office and multiple other agencies established a presence near Nockenut Road and Lynn Drive to secure the accident site.
Medical personnel evaluated both pilots following the ejection. As of late Thursday, their specific medical conditions and the extent of any injuries had not been reported. The T-6A Texan II involved in the incident is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer utilized by the U.S. Air Force and Navy to teach basic flying skills to student pilots. The 12th Flying Training Wing, which operated the jet, is responsible for training Air Force aviators and aircrew.
Residents and travelers in Guadalupe and Wilson counties experienced immediate changes to their local environment as the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies established an emergency presence. A specific area near Nockenut Road and Lynn Drive was cordoned off as agencies worked the accident scene. For the pilots involved, the immediate impact was the physical toll of a controlled ejection and subsequent medical evaluation, though their long-term health status and return-to-flight timeline were not reported.
JBSA officials stated that more information would be released as it becomes available. A separate incident involved a Texas National Guard pilot who ejected from a fighter jet in Michigan on September 18, 2026, after a suspected bird strike. No specific dates for the completion of the San Antonio investigation have been announced.