US jet fighter crashes in Libya

A US fighter jet crashed in Libya after a mechanical failure, but both crew ejected and were rescued safely.

Tue, 22 Mar, 2011 - 13:09

A US fighter jet crashed in Libya after a mechanical failure, but both crew ejected and were rescued safely.

The plane crashed yesterday at 9.30pm Irish time about 25 miles south-west of the eastern rebel stronghold of Benghazi.

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