Military jet crashes near Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico [Video]

An F-16 military jet crashed near Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico, just before noon local time on Tuesday, a U.S. official confirmed to Fox News.

According to Air Force Col. and 49th Wing Commander Justin Spears, the jet’s pilot was the lone occupant in the plane and was able to safely eject from the aircraft before it crashed.

The pilot was transported to a local hospital, where he was determined to be in good condition and later released, Spears said.

Spears said the Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed about five miles west of the base near White Sands National Park at about 11:50 a.m. local time.

“We are working closely with local authorities, especially the White Sands National Park staff to ensure the safety and well-being of the public and our first responders, and to protect the integrity of the crash site,” Spears said. “An investigation will be conducted by a board of qualified officers to determine the cause …