April 5, 2017

For Immediate Release

Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Is Closely Monitoring Crash of Military Aircraft in Clinton, MD

Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net

Today, an F-16C military aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Piscataway and Steed Roads near Joint Base Andrews, according to Prince George’s County Fire and EMS.  Councilman Mel Franklin (D-District 9), who represents the area of the crash, issued the following statement:

“I am closely monitoring the crash of the military aircraft in Clinton just a few miles from Joint Base Andrews.  I am pleased to hear that the pilot parachuted to safety with only non-life threatening injuries with no one hurt on the ground and that the crash occurred in a largely wooded area.  Nonetheless, I know that the residents I represent in Clinton are alarmed by this accident and I encourage the affected residents to follow the direction of public safety personnel at the scene.  Per the guidance of our public safety officers, if anyone in the community finds what they believe to be a part of the aircraft, do not touch or move but please call Joint Base Andrews at 301-981-2002.  Let’s continue to keep all of our military personnel and their families in our thoughts and prayers.”

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