Two Air Force Pilots Eject Safely Near Seguin, Texas

Two U.S. Air Force pilots safely ejected from a T-6A Texan II near Seguin, Texas, shortly before 6 p.m. on October 22, 2026, after a hard landing at an uncontrolled airfield, according to Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA). Medical personnel are evaluating both pilots, and authorities said there is no threat to the public.

According to a JBSA release, the crew initiated a controlled bailout after receiving indications that the aircraft's landing gear was unsafe. The pilots consulted experts before proceeding with the recommended action.

The Wilson County Sheriff's Office said deputies were responding to the scene near Nockenut Road and Lynn Drive, close to the Guadalupe-Wilson county line. Officials did not immediately provide further details about the aircraft or the circumstances surrounding the landing.

The JBSA release explained that the crew's decision followed consultations prompted by the landing gear warning.

"After receiving unsafe landing gear indications, the pilots consulted with experts, who recommended the crew conduct a controlled bailout," the JBSA release said.

Both pilots are assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing, according to JBSA. The wing is headquartered at JBSA-Randolph and is responsible for training future Air Force aviators and enlisted aircrew.

The wing's website describes its mission as developing personnel for the Air Force's aviation operations.

Additional information about the incident was not immediately available, according to the report published by KSAT on October 22, 2026.