Drama footage shows two military aircraft colliding in the air during a stunt drill in France on Tuesday, then hit the ground and exploded in a large fireball.
French Air and Space Force wrote on X that the collision caused three pilots and one passenger to eject and parachute.
The jet is part of the 7-jet team coordinated with the French Patrol (PAF), the agency’s precise aerobatics demonstration unit, around 3:40 pm local time.
Drama footage shows two alpha jets crashing in the air during a training exercise in France on Tuesday, then hit the ground and exploded in a large fireball.
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The video shows seven planes turn consistently while emitting colored smoke, but at least two jets collide with each other.
Two jets can then be immediately seen spiraling towards the ground, while the crew can be seen popping up and activate the parachute. The jet hit the ground and ignited it with a fire feather.
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“At BA 113 in Saint-Dizier, two Alphajets on the French Tour collided in seven training flights,” the article on X read. “Three pilots, including one passenger, were able to eject in time and were safe. No casualties were found at this stage in the crash zone.”
The Alpha jet flies during an elevated air show at Athens Flight Week in Tanagra Mright Airbase near Greece on September 22, 2019.
French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu also confirmed the incident and wrote on X that the emergency service responded to the scene.
“Some were injured and they were taken care of,” he wrote. “Thanks to the mobilization of emergency services, our thoughts on the pilots of the French Patrol.”
San Dizier Mayor Quentin Brière said one of the jets crashed into the silo and the other crashed in a marsh forested area behind it.
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Investigators said
It is not clear what caused the planes to gather together.
The Alpha Jet is a light attack, a senior coaching aircraft jointly developed by Dassault Air France and Dornier in the 1970s. The jet comes with two seats, which are often used for pilot training and stunt acting.
Founded in 1953, PAF is considered a prestigious aerobatic unit, known for its displays during the Bastille Day parade. The PAF consists of hand-selected fighter pilots, and accidents are rare in the department.
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