(USAF Times) A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot was killed Wednesday when his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed over the Nevada Test and Training Range.

The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday during a routine aerial demonstration training flight, Air Force officials said.

The identity of the pilot is being withheld for 24 hours while his family is notified.

An investigation is being conducted into the cause of the mishap.