A U.S military jet crashed into the White Sands National Park near Holloman Air Force Base outside of Alamogordo on Tuesday.

According to Holloman Air Force Base officials, an F-16 fighter jet went down near White Sands National Park.

Officials say the pilot successfully ejected from the plane and was taken to a hospital for medical care.

The F-16 was assigned to the 49th Wing at the base.

Base officials say the public should avoid the area to prevent possible exposure to hazardous chemicals on the aircraft. The pilot has been released from the hospital.

White Sands National Park is open, but some areas may be closed to the public due to the emergency response.