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Dutch F-16 pilot killed in crash in Afghanistan-ANP

AMSTERDAM, Aug 31 (Reuters) A Dutch pilot died today when his F-16 fighter plane crashed in southern Afghanistan, apparently in an accident, ANP news agency reported.

The pilot is the third Dutchman to die in Afghanistan, aftertwo were among 12 killed in a helicopter accident in July.

Reuters AB VV2237

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