"Footage released on Tuesday shows Turkish rescue teams deployed at the site of an F-16 fighter jet crash in the western Balikesir province. Police vehicles and ambulances were seen at the scene, while security personnel searched and inspected the crash area near the Naipli district along the Izmir–Istanbul highway. Balikesir Governor Ismail Ustaoglu confirmed that the pilot was killed in the incident. In a statement posted on X, he announced the pilot’s death and extended condolences to the family. According to the governor, the aircraft belonged to the 9th Main Jet Base Command in Balıikesir and crashed shortly after takeoff. The Turkish Ministry of National Defense said investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash. A specialised technical team has been dispatched to conduct search and examination operations at the site. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident."