South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots snapping pictures, report finds
Summary
Two South Korean fighter jets collided in 2021 because the pilots were taking photos and videos during a flight. Both pilots survived without injuries, but the planes were damaged, leading to costly repairs.Key Facts
- The incident involved two F-15K fighter jets flying near Daegu, South Korea.
- The collision happened when the wingman pilot used his phone to take pictures during the mission.
- The lead pilot asked another crew member to record a video, and the wingman pilot made a sudden move to be better filmed.
- This sudden move caused the two jets to come too close and crash into each other.
- Repairs cost the South Korean military about 880 million won (around $596,000).
- The wingman pilot was fined 88 million won and suspended; he later left the military to work for a commercial airline.
- The South Korean audit board found both pilots and the air force shared some responsibility for the accident.
- Taking photos on flights was common among pilots, but the air force did not regulate this well.
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