South Korea's Air Force Issues Apology for 2021 Fighter Jet Collision
South Korea Air Force apologises for 2021 fighter jet mid-air collision during training flight
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The South Korean Air Force has apologized for a mid-air collision between two F-15K fighter jets during a training flight in December 2021. An audit revealed that pilots were distracted by taking selfies and filming, leading to the accident, which caused approximately $600,000 in damages but no injuries.
- 01The South Korean Air Force has formally apologized for a 2021 fighter jet collision.
- 02The accident was caused by pilots taking selfies and filming during the flight.
- 03One pilot has been suspended and received severe disciplinary action.
- 04The collision resulted in damages of approximately $600,000.
- 05The Air Force plans to tighten safety regulations to prevent future incidents.
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On Thursday, the South Korean Air Force issued an apology for a 2021 mid-air collision involving two F-15K fighter jets during a training flight near Daegu. An audit by the state Board of Audit and Inspection revealed that the collision was caused by pilots taking selfies and filming during the flight. One pilot attempted to capture images for his final flight, executing unplanned maneuvers without clearance, while another filmed from the lead jet. As the jets closed in, evasive actions were taken, but the wingman's tail struck the lead jet's wing, resulting in damages estimated at 880 million won (approximately $600,000). Fortunately, no injuries occurred. The audit primarily held the wingman pilot responsible, criticizing the Air Force for lax controls on in-flight filming. The pilot will repay a portion of the repair costs. In response, the Air Force is implementing stricter flight safety rules to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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The incident raises concerns about flight safety and discipline within the South Korean Air Force, affecting public trust in military operations.
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