Military plane crashes in Oklahoma; pilot safely ejects

Aug. 17 (UPI) -- A U.S. military jet trainer crashed Friday near Enid, Okla., injuring the pilot, who safely ejected, officials at Vance Air Force Base said.

The T-38 Talon crashed at 1:48 p.m. during a training mission with one instructor pilot on board.

"The pilot is conscious, was not seriously injured and is being evaluated by Air Force medical personnel," a statement from the base said.

Military officials said the aircraft was a "total loss."

The Air Force launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.