
http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local ... montonHomeA Canadian forces CF-18 fighter jet has crashed at the Lethbridge County airport Friday afternoon.
CTV News has learned the jet was was flying at a low altitude before it crashed at the airport. The pilot ejected before the jet crashed, and appears to be OK.
There is no word at this point on whether anyone was injured on the ground. Emergency crews are now attending to the scene, and highways to the airport have been closed.
Lethbridge is preparing for the Alberta International Air Show, which begins Saturday.
The fighter jet has been used by the Canadian Forces since 1982.
Pilot is OK.