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By Monica Sager
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A military aircraft crashed south of the Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tuesday afternoon, according to local reports.
A pilot was the only person aboard the unspecified plane that crashed near the airfield on the south side of the Albuquerque International Sunport. The pilot was conscious and has been transported, according to the facility.
The pilot ejected from the plane, KOB reported.
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The outlet says witnesses reported the aircraft seemed to be experiencing problems shortly after takeoff.
There has been no official word on the cause of the crash.
Newsweek reached out to the Kirkland Air Force Base but did not hear back immediately.
Footage from local media showed what appeared to be the wreckage of the aircraft on fire. Fire crews and police were on the scene of the crash, near Broadway and Rio Bravo in Albuquerque.
This is developing news story. More information will be added as it becomes available.
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