An F-16 fighter jet crashed in rural Grand Traverse County, Michigan, on Thursday, leading to a shelter-in-place order and evacuation instructions for nearby residents. The crash happened along County Road 633, near Blair Townhall Road and Jefferson Place, according to local emergency management. The pilot of the aircraft successfully ejected and is now in stable condition, receiving medical care at a local hospital. The jet was involved in a routine training exercise at the time of the incident. Emergency officials ordered residents along a section of County Road 633 to shelter in place, meaning they were told to stay indoors, close windows and vents, and follow further guidance from emergency personnel. An evacuation was also issued for people living within one mile of the crash site, urging them to move away from the area near the intersection of County Road 633 and Jefferson Place. Traffic in the area was halted, and emergency responders were en route to the scene. Witnesses reported seeing a large plume of black smoke and hearing explosions. Wendy Sobeck, a local resident, said she and her husband heard a "very loud crash" near their home and saw "big billowing black smoke." Her husband drove to the site and saw "plane debris in the field" and described "explosions kept happening." Another witness, Fred Sobeck, reported seeing a "big fireball in the field" near a house and a camper, which were not damaged. Police told him to leave the area due to ongoing explosions. Blair Township Supervisor Nicole Blonshine said she did not believe anyone on the ground was hurt or that any homes were damaged. However, the cause of the crash, who operated the aircraft, and whether anyone else was on board were not disclosed. The F-16 was based at Alpena, Michigan's National Guard Base, and was part of training exercises involving F-16s from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The military has not released details about the pilot's identity or injuries, citing military protocol. This incident is the latest in a series of F-16 mishaps, with at least 14 "Class A" mishaps recorded since 2000. In December, an F-16C Fighting Falcon from the Air Force’s Thunderbirds demonstration squadron crashed in the Southern California desert, with the pilot also ejecting safely.