F-16 Thunderbird plane crashes at Dayton International Airport ahead of air show

Cameron Knight
Cincinnati Enquirer
The United States Air Force Thunderbird demonstration team.

A fighter jet was involved in a crash at Dayton International Airport Friday, officials confirmed.

"Upon landing there was a mishap" with a F-16D Fighting Falcon flying as part of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team based out of Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, according to a press release.

The crash came a day before the Vectren Dayton Air Show, planned for this weekend in Dayton.

The pilot and a tactical aircraft maintainer in the plane were hospitalized, and are listed in good condition, Thunderbirds officials said. At least one has been released.

Dayton was experiencing gusty winds and heavy rain Friday afternoon.

An investigation is underway.

“Our first priority is taking care of our Thunderbird teammates and ensuring future safety” said Lt. Col. Jason Heard, Thunderbirds Commander/Leader.

The Thunderbirds did not perform at the air show.

Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the crash occurred at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.