Two U. S.
Air Force pilots ejected safely from a T-6A Texan II near Seguin, Texas, shortly before 6 p. m.
on October 22, 2026.
The ejection followed a hard landing at an uncontrolled airfield, according to Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA).
JBSA said both pilots were being evaluated by medical personnel after the incident.
Crew Chose Controlled Bailout After Landing Gear Warning
The Wilson County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene near Nockenut Road and Lynn Drive, close to the Guadalupe-Wilson county line.
The sheriff's office said there was no threat to the public.
According to a JBSA statement, the crew decided to leave the aircraft after receiving indications that the landing gear was unsafe.
The pilots consulted with experts before carrying out the controlled ejection.
"After receiving unsafe landing gear indications, the pilots consulted with experts, who recommended the crew conduct a controlled bailout," the JBSA release said.
Both pilots are assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing, which is headquartered at JBSA-Randolph.
Their medical evaluations were ongoing, according to JBSA.
The wing is responsible for training future Air Force aviators and enlisted aircrew.
Additional information about the incident was not immediately available.
