Military aircraft crashes at Albuquerque airport in New Mexico

A military plane has crashed at Albuquerque International Sunport Airport in New Mexico, reports claim.

Emergency services were seen at the scene on Tuesday afternoon and the pilot – the only person on the plane – was reportedly conscious when they were taken away.

The airport resumed flights shortly afterwards, reports KRQE.

It is unclear what caused the accident, but witnesses reported it KOB4 that the plane appeared to have a problem just before taking off from the runway.

Flights from the airport resumed and the pilot – the only person on the plane – was reportedly conscious when they were taken away